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P22 JRA

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Turquoise Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,397 mi
Last recorded106,397 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 JRA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,397 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

general uinderbody corrosion

slight play in steering rack both sides

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,701 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 98,701 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,784 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 90,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 May 2008 84,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2008 84,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,251 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2007 74,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

requires alternator/ a c belt

Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,015 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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P22 JRA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Turquoise with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 97,453 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 P22 JRA, 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 28 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 P22 JRA registered?

P22 JRA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is P22 JRA safe to buy?

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