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L17 RNW

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,177 mi
Last recorded128,177 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 RNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 128,177 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

corrosion around wheel arches

damage to front number plate

different size tyres on front and rear axles

front wiper blades worn and starting to smear

o/s/r light lense damaged

underbody corrosion developing

Fail 18 Jun 2012 128,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

corrosion around wheel arches

damage to front number plate

different size tyres on front and rear axles

front wiper blades worn and starting to smear

o/s/r light lense damaged

underbody corrosion developing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 123,581 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 123,578 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

cam belt cover broken

corrosion developing underbody

offside rear tyre on 3mm

radiator corroded

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to offside rear light unit

small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2010 120,892 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 120,892 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 119,409 miles

bad oil leak

both front wipers worn

corrosion developing

damage to front number plate

nearside rear on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

small exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jun 2008 115,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 113,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 105,106 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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L17 RNW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 L17 RNW, 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.

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What year was L17 RNW registered?

L17 RNW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for L17 RNW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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