Mitsubishi Gto
From 404 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 17 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 17 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 10 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| audible warning inoperative | 7 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 7 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 5 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.6% of failures are serious: 29.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5.7% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £93.
Typical mileage
Half of all Gtos tested had between 69,845 and 106,656 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 80,092 median miles, the Gto has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Gto MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Gto has a 81.4% MOT pass rate based on 404 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Gto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Gto is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Gto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Gto is 80,092 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 69,845 and 106,656 miles.
Buying a used Gto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £93 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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