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P163 YAP

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 YAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 85,871 miles

Advisories as per 122465780067

Fail 26 Mar 2010 85,719 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light not working

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heavy corrosion to near and offside chassis rails at rear floorpan

Heavy corrosion to rear axle

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,331 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 78,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 73,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis members+innersills corroded,other brake pipes corroding,brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded

poor repair to new brake pipes fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2008 73,293 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis members+innersills corroded,other brake pipes corroding,brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all suspention components for corrosion

brake pipes for corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,664 miles

corroding underside

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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P163 YAP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P163 YAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P163 YAP registered?

P163 YAP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P163 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 YAP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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