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R105 USM

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,275 mi
Last recorded110,275 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 USM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 107,796 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 106,146 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges - \ advise to keep check and rectify when necessary

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

offside front tyer wearing slightly on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 100,861 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 87,177 miles

rear brake pads wearing on low side

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 4 Sep 2007 87,151 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing on low side

Pass 4 Sep 2006 79,564 miles

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

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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R105 USM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R105 USM, 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 R105 USM registered?

R105 USM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R105 USM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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