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P561 KWL

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,650 mi
Last recorded56,650 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 KWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,650 miles

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

slight lift in offside front lower front ball joint

slight play in nearside front lower front ball joint

Fail 1 Nov 2006 56,650 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight lift in offside front lower front ball joint

slight play in nearside front lower front ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2005 49,521 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 49,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside front & rear tyres in poor condition, play in offside track rod end, slight fluctuation on front brakes

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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P561 KWL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P561 KWL, 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 P561 KWL registered?

P561 KWL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P561 KWL safe to buy?

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