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P544 ESO

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Turquoise Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,298 mi
Last recorded91,298 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 ESO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,298 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis and rear inner sills - all sound at time of test.

Driver's wiper blade split at ends, still clearing screen ok.

Exhaust pipes rusty.

Exhaust sealant covering various areas on rear of exhaust, mainly joints, no leaks of gas.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges.

Sealant applied to inner chassis in one small area.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,876 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

battery insecure

coolant low

fuel filler pipes corroded

steering rack has slight knock inside

Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,876 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

battery insecure

coolant low

fuel filler pipes corroded

steering rack has slight knock inside

Fail 11 Aug 2012 88,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,991 miles

O/S/R anti-roll bar link has slight play.

Oil leak.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,711 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,932 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 76,931 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,852 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 64,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,593 miles

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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P544 ESO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Turquoise with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P544 ESO, 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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P544 ESO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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