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EL592KJ

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

251,482 mi
Last recorded251,482 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL592KJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 251,482 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside front heeadlight glass small hole

Fail 11 Oct 2011 251,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front heeadlight glass small hole

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 121,113 MOT tests across 16,216 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
5,932
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
16,216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,016
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,649
position lamp(s) not working 4,566
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,411
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,987
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EL592KJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 97,453 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 Galant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,016 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EL592KJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Galant typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EL592KJ registered?

EL592KJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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