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P616 GEC

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Turquoise Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 GEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 75,116 miles

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

replace wiper blades.

service rear brakes, performance reduced both sides and only just passed performance test.

Fail 8 May 2015 75,116 miles

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

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

replace wiper blades.

service rear brakes, performance reduced both sides and only just passed performance test.

Pass 9 May 2014 67,235 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 67,235 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,939 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all rear brake components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,035 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,337 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,136 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 53,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,167 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 51,167 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 48,938 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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P616 GEC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Turquoise with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P616 GEC, 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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P616 GEC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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