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P504 RBP

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,652 mi
Last recorded133,652 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 RBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2013 133,652 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 133,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 126,382 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 126,290 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 117,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 111,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

wear in front suspension joints

Fail 26 Aug 2010 111,176 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

wear in front suspension joints

Pass 12 Aug 2009 105,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 101,264 miles

all 4 tyres getting low wearing on edges

front brake pads approx half worn

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2008 101,252 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all 4 tyres getting low wearing on edges

front brake pads approx half worn

plastic outer cover sills fitted

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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P504 RBP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P504 RBP, 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 P504 RBP registered?

P504 RBP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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