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R966 SCF

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,955 mi
Last recorded190,955 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 SCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 190,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 190,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 175,474 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 166,245 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 164,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 150,320 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 150,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 142,494 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 142,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 122,498 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear o/s steering rod

Fail 5 Mar 2010 122,496 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear o/s steering rod

Pass 16 Mar 2009 106,384 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 106,383 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s steering rod as slight wear

Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,110 miles

n/s steering rod as slight wear

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,683 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,323 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Gto?

Based on 16,279 MOT tests across 1,636 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
1,820
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,636
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 795
fog lamp not working 614
Brake pipe excessively corroded 612
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 579
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 572
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R966 SCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 96,494 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Gto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R966 SCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Gto typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R966 SCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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