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J100 GMC

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,869 mi
Last recorded110,869 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 GMC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2012 110,869 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

floor slightly corroded at front

oil on offside front suspension-no leak found from shock absorber or engine

unable to fully check sill condition due to sill covers

Pass 22 Aug 2011 101,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 101,312 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 101,305 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 99,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 99,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 95,892 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,351 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 85,132 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 85,132 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 79,119 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 79,119 miles

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

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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J100 GMC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 J100 GMC, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J100 GMC registered?

J100 GMC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is J100 GMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 GMC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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