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P141 RNO

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,717 mi
Last recorded103,717 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 RNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,717 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met requirement. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 103,168 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2012 95,784 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 95,712 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 87,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 80,394 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2009 74,021 miles

Rear tyres worn low (2.5mm-3mm)

Slight Movement in N/s Steering Rack End

Pass 12 May 2008 68,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 64,018 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 58,458 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 58,458 miles

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

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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P141 RNO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P141 RNO, 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 P141 RNO registered?

P141 RNO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P141 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 RNO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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