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P609 XFG

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,415 mi
Last recorded125,415 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 XFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 125,415 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 125,415 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 120,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 114,861 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 114,861 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 107,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 102,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 95,761 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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P609 XFG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P609 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

P609 XFG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P609 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 XFG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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