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VIL 7531

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,302 mi
Last recorded160,302 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 7531
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 160,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 158,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 158,355 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight play in a suspension joint

Pass 29 Aug 2017 151,288 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 150,102 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2014 147,554 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns inner cv joint leaking grease

Fail 24 Sep 2014 147,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns inner cv joint leaking grease

Pass 13 May 2013 147,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 146,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal anti slip would benefit from attention

corrosion in brake pipes, would benefit from attention

corrosion in fuel pipes

offside head lamp pattern defused

Pass 19 May 2011 143,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pedal anti slip would benefit from attention

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Fail 17 May 2011 143,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pedal anti slip would benefit from attention

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2009 134,844 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 134,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes;

Pass 4 Sep 2008 123,173 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 123,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight play in off side track rod end, front to rear brake pipes are corroded, front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2006 110,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge/sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2006 110,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge/sidewall

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 7531 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VIL 7531, 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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VIL 7531 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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