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P196 DJB

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,167 mi
Last recorded116,167 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 DJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 116,167 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 116,167 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 110,580 miles

o/s headlamp main beam appears to be aiming high

Fail 11 Sep 2008 110,442 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s headlamp main beam appears to be aiming high

Pass 20 Sep 2007 104,915 miles

22 spots of corrosion+ nsr & osr chassis

Fail 20 Sep 2007 104,915 miles

22 spots of corrosion+ nsr & osr chassis

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 95,532 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE:nearside rear tyre on legal limit

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,503 miles

front pads low

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 20 Jan 2006 90,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 2mm

front exhaust pipe rattles

slight oil leaks from driveshaft seals

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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P196 DJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P196 DJB, 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 P196 DJB registered?

P196 DJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P196 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 DJB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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