Mitsibishi GTO

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,990 cc

M296 FWVMOT history

M296 FWV is a black petrol Mitsibishi GTO first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2022
Mileage
108,872 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M296 FWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsibishi
Model
GTO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

M296 FWV was last recorded at 108,872 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 5,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,689 miles · 15 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
5,183 miles
Average per year
3,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,872 miles
  • 2021 – 103,689 miles
  • 2020 – 103,022 miles
  • 2018 – 98,842 miles
  • 2017 – 95,737 miles
  • 2016 – 92,377 miles
  • 2015 – 88,155 miles
  • 2014 – 82,672 miles
  • 2013 – 79,889 miles
  • 2012 – 78,470 miles
  • 2011 – 76,475 miles
  • 2010 – 72,549 miles
  • 2009 – 68,029 miles
  • 2008 – 62,761 miles
  • 2007 – 59,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,872 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Foot brake effort lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Welding repairs to rear chassis and corrosion starting next to welding repairs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,872 miles (+5,183)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,872 miles
    Test number
    791858630360
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Foot brake effort low

  2. Pass103,689 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    401011307131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,683 miles (+661)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,683 miles
    Test number
    974281217636
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Foot brake effort low

  4. Pass103,022 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,022 miles
    Test number
    879831819729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,842 miles (+3,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,842 miles
    Test number
    504883414412
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis corroded

  6. Pass95,737 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,737 miles
    Test number
    365291493325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,377 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    945774870542
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs to rear chassis and corrosion starting next to welding repairs

  8. Fail92,336 miles (+4,181)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    278107316580
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs to rear chassis and corrosion starting next to welding repairs

  9. Pass88,155 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    215622515490
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail88,152 miles (+5,480)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,152 miles
    Test number
    128119295093
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass82,672 miles (+2,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,672 miles
    Test number
    607732794070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass79,889 miles (+1,419)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,889 miles
    Test number
    145243993048
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  13. Pass78,470 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,470 miles
    Test number
    238946392028
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front inner wheel arches starting to rust

  14. Fail78,470 miles (+1,995)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,470 miles
    Test number
    596713592049
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front inner wheel arches starting to rust

  15. Pass76,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,475 miles
    Test number
    545250491023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,475 miles (+3,926)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,475 miles
    Test number
    448419681050
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass72,549 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    132991590069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,029 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,029 miles
    Test number
    142941529010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,761 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,761 miles
    Test number
    464929428042
    • NoteEngine very noisy
    • NoteOuter sills have plastic cover over them canot check sills
    • NoteStone chips front screen

  20. Fail62,761 miles (+3,140)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,761 miles
    Test number
    481899428036
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteEngine very noisy
    • NoteOuter sills have plastic cover over them canot check sills
    • NoteStone chips front screen

  21. Pass59,621 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,621 miles
    Test number
    952944027002
    • NoteBRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW †REAR PADS APPROX 50% WORN †
    • NoteLHR BRAKE SHOW SLIGHT BINDING

Questions about M296 FWV

Does M296 FWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M296 FWV expired on 14 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M296 FWV?
The MOT on M296 FWV expired on 14 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M296 FWV done?
M296 FWV was recorded at 108,872 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 3,236 miles a year.
Has M296 FWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M296 FWV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on M296 FWV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M296 FWV find?
M296 FWV failed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 4 more.

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