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P514 CUX

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,057 mi
Last recorded168,057 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 CUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 168,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2011 168,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2010 162,546 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 162,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 155,914 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 149,437 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 149,437 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 143,784 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 143,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 136,062 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 136,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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P514 CUX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P514 CUX, 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 P514 CUX registered?

P514 CUX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P514 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 CUX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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