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P169 KTS

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,733 mi
Last recorded44,733 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 KTS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 44,733 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 44,733 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,809 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 43,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 43,365 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 43,360 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 42,303 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 41,362 miles

fuel filler pipes heavy corrosion

Pass 28 May 2009 40,075 miles

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

gearbox oil leak at nearside inner driveshaft

Pass 30 May 2008 38,784 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 38,784 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 37,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,934 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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P169 KTS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P169 KTS, 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 P169 KTS registered?

P169 KTS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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