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P609 LDP

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,989 mi
Last recorded122,989 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 LDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 122,989 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 122,989 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 May 2009 107,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 107,725 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 84,261 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 77,426 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 77,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P609 LDP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P609 LDP, 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 P609 LDP registered?

P609 LDP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is P609 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 LDP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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