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H20 AEU

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,049 mi
Last recorded50,049 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 AEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,049 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded at o/s/r

rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 50,021 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side and at the wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side,outer sill and at the wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis at the o/s rear corroding almost to excess at parts

rear suspension and subframe corroding almost to excess ar parts

vehicle overall structure corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,082 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 48,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 45,905 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flexy deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,295 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 44,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,224 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 41,223 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,288 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 37,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking thru tread

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 9 Jun 2015 32,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,643 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,891 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,022 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,672 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 25,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,676 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,152 miles

all brakes 'very dry'

both front tyres tread getting low

nail in offside rear tyre tread near outer shoulder

Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,380 miles

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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H20 AEU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H20 AEU, 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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H20 AEU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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