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N226 PWL

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,247 mi
Last recorded62,247 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 PWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing more so on the outer edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly worn but still clearing the windscreen

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Plastic sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside outer sills making a full assesment difficult

Fail 14 Jun 2012 50,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly worn but still clearing the windscreen

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Plastic sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside outer sills making a full assesment difficult

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,415 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight judder on brakes

Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,415 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 Feb 2010 45,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 45,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,408 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,936 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,688 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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N226 PWL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,872 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 N226 PWL, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N226 PWL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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