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M9 LDM

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,644 mi
Last recorded240,644 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 LDM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 240,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack, down pipe exhaust blowing ,

Fail 1 Oct 2008 240,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack, down pipe exhaust blowing ,

Pass 18 Oct 2007 224,290 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 224,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 212,399 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 212,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 196,926 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 196,926 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M9 LDM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M9 LDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M9 LDM registered?

M9 LDM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M9 LDM safe to buy?

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