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P838 EBB

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

82,920 mi
Last recorded82,920 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 EBB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 68,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,955 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 77,932 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,061 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,450 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 70,372 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre outer side walls to tread cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2011 66,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre outer side walls to tread cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,571 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 62,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 58,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,699 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,226 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,225 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 49,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,255 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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P838 EBB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,872 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 P838 EBB, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P838 EBB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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