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P160 AWV

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,485 mi
Last recorded83,485 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 AWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,485 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 83,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,758 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,499 miles

n/s/r seat belt frayed

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,130 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,339 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,576 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,997 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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P160 AWV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 1,997cc 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 P160 AWV, 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 P160 AWV registered?

P160 AWV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P160 AWV 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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