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P53 DTA

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,489 mi
Last recorded113,489 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 DTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 113,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted to sills

start of corrosion both rear arches

Fail 24 Jun 2013 113,486 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted to sills

start of corrosion both rear arches

Pass 26 Jun 2012 106,749 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe/fuel pipe clip damaged

start of corrosion both rear wheel arches

Fail 25 Jun 2012 106,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe/fuel pipe clip damaged

start of corrosion both rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

covers fitted to sills

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe support clip damaged

start of corrosion n/s/r chassis

start of corrosion n/s/r undersill

start of corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

start of corrosion o/s/r chassis

start of corrosion o/s/r undersill

start of corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,032 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to sills

mid brake pipe clip mounting damaged

rear discs pitted

start of corrosion fuel filler neck

start of corrosion o/s/r chassis

start of corrosion rear wheel arches

Fail 25 Jun 2010 94,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted to sills

mid brake pipe clip mounting damaged

rear discs pitted

start of corrosion fuel filler neck

start of corrosion o/s/r chassis

start of corrosion rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,003 miles

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

covers fitted to both sills

Fail 12 Jun 2009 89,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 16 Jun 2008 85,702 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Fail 13 Jun 2008 85,702 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted to both sills

Fail 12 Jun 2007 84,202 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 12 Jun 2007 84,202 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,562 miles

covers fitted to both sills

outer siddewall cracking to offside rear tyre

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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P53 DTA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P53 DTA, 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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P53 DTA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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