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P119 OWC

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,827 mi
Last recorded136,827 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 OWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 136,827 miles

general condition rusty

sills covered

Fail 5 Apr 2016 136,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general condition rusty

sills cuverd

Pass 23 Mar 2015 134,254 miles

rear chassis/ inner rear wheelarches becoming weak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 131,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 129,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rack has slight play.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rack has slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2012 122,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rack has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,471 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,810 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 106,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,985 miles

n/s/r shock absorber weeping // brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 26 Mar 2008 91,019 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 91,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,261 miles

both outer sills weak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,995 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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P119 OWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P119 OWC, 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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P119 OWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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