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P608 MKM

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Turquoise Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,762 mi
Last recorded127,762 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 MKM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 127,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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Pass 23 Mar 2015 127,762 miles

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

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

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Pass 14 Mar 2014 117,619 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 107,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,918 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 100,918 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,962 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 91,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,462 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,462 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,270 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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P608 MKM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Turquoise with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P608 MKM, 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 P608 MKM registered?

P608 MKM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P608 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P608 MKM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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