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S101 BGJ

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Green Petrol 2971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,058 mi
Last recorded107,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 BGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 107,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,283 miles

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2014 104,254 miles

chip in front screen

near side door mirror missing

Fail 15 Jan 2014 104,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chip in front screen

near side door mirror missing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 101,635 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 101,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,046 miles

different wheels & tyres fitted at time of retest

Fail 31 Mar 2011 99,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside rear wheel recommend new wheel

offside front tyre worn on outer edge & outer side wall new tyre required

Fail 30 Jul 2009 95,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 70,389 miles

knock from front suspention but no faults found

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,992 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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S101 BGJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Green with a 2,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S101 BGJ, 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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What year was S101 BGJ registered?

S101 BGJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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