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P78 XRH

2006 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,255 mi
Last recorded122,255 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Galant87,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 XRH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 122,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 122,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 121,565 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 121,565 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 121,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 119,586 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 119,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 110,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Fail 5 Sep 2018 110,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,889 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 103,793 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 103,506 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,479 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 103,210 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,810 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 101,990 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 101,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 99,221 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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P78 XRH is a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 87,022 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 P78 XRH, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P78 XRH registered?

P78 XRH is a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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