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P299 PBY

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,778 mi
Last recorded65,778 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 PBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 65,767 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 65,767 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 65,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P299 PBY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P299 PBY, 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.

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What year was P299 PBY registered?

P299 PBY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is P299 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 PBY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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