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R108 XKR

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,964 mi
Last recorded144,964 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 XKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 144,964 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 144,964 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 129,804 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 126,197 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear door damaged

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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R108 XKR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R108 XKR, 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 R108 XKR registered?

R108 XKR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R108 XKR safe to buy?

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