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P517 CDG

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,298 mi
Last recorded122,298 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 CDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 122,298 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering & suspension

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,283 miles

fuel filler hoses corroded

offside rear chassis corroded and swollen

slight play in offside inner steering arm

small exhaust blow from down pipe flexible joint

Pass 29 Jun 2011 118,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side rear chassis is corroded but not significantly weakened

Fail 29 Jun 2011 118,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side rear chassis is corroded but not significantly weakened

Pass 1 Jun 2010 114,805 miles

slight njudder from power steering

Fail 1 Jun 2010 114,805 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

slight njudder from power steering

Pass 1 Jun 2009 111,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 106,430 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear pads low

Pass 16 Jul 2007 101,018 miles

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2007 101,012 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2006 95,623 miles

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

play in steering rack offside

Fail 21 Jul 2006 95,623 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

play in steering rack offside

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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P517 CDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P517 CDG, 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 P517 CDG registered?

P517 CDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P517 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 CDG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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