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P617 LGM

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Turquoise Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 LGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 98,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 86,965 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 86,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,005 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 69,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,286 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,229 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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P617 LGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant in Turquoise with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P617 LGM, 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 P617 LGM registered?

P617 LGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is P617 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 LGM shows 7 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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