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VIL 5308

2002 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,360 mi
Last recorded63,360 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Gto101,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 5308
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 63,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 61,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 61,037 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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VIL 5308 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 101,658 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 VIL 5308, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VIL 5308 registered?

VIL 5308 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is VIL 5308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 5308 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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