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P184 PWW

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,184 mi
Last recorded138,184 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 PWW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2010 138,184 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bodydamage to rear of vehicle

both front inner wing/strut tower has heavy corrosion

corrosion to n/s inner sill,floor & chassis

corrosion to o/s inner sill,floor & chassis

corrosion to rear subframe

damage to n/s chassis rail

damage to o/s chassis rail

excessive corrosion to both lower rear wings

exhaust corroded & has temp repair

fuel filler neck pipes corroded & has temp repair

fuel pipes corroded

heavy corrosion to rear wheel arches

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to underbonnet bulkhead

staining to steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2008 126,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked but still readable.

fuel filler and vent pipes corroded but not leaking fuel.

o/s/rear chassis rail starting to corrode but not holed.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 126,279 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked but still readable.

fuel filler and vent pipes corroded but not leaking fuel.

o/s/rear chassis rail starting to corrode but not holed.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 116,335 miles

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

heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Fail 31 Oct 2007 116,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Pass 7 Nov 2006 105,996 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 105,989 miles

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

fuel filler neck rusty

near side rear chassis rusty

off side rear brake pipes rusty

off side rear wheel arch rusty

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 3 Nov 2005 10,263 miles

covers over outer sills

front pads wearing low

inner sills rusty

rear chassis rusty

slight play off side front steering arm

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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P184 PWW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P184 PWW, 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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P184 PWW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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