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L69 DBV

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Turquoise Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

234,555 mi
Last recorded234,555 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL69 DBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 234,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2014 234,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2013 222,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 222,023 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 208,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 206,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 203,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2009 201,010 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 197,981 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 194,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 192,916 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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L69 DBV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Turquoise with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L69 DBV, 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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L69 DBV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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