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PCZ 1492

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Turquoise Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,942 mi
Last recorded115,942 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 1492
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 115,942 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 115,942 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 112,095 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 112,001 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 106,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 100,869 miles

brake fluid around n/s/f caliper †brake fluid warning light on but level ok

Fail 9 Oct 2007 100,864 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 100,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front number plate split

Fail 9 Aug 2007 100,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

-ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED-

-SLIGHT PLAY STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING,FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED,OIL SUMP DAMAGED-

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,223 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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PCZ 1492 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Turquoise with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 97,453 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 PCZ 1492, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PCZ 1492 registered?

PCZ 1492 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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