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P141 UGP

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,186 mi
Last recorded157,186 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 UGP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 157,186 miles

osr tyre on 1.6mm

play in rack

Pass 3 Aug 2009 147,588 miles

front discs corroded

front no plate cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2009 147,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2008 143,811 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 143,811 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front brakes slightly out of balance

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge of tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2006 135,104 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 135,093 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front lower valance panel cracked and broken

front registration plate deteriorating

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 UGP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P141 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

P141 UGP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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