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R109 HUS

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

87,947 mi
Last recorded87,947 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 HUS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gearbox noisy

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2006 87,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

gearbox noisy

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2006 87,931 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gearbox noisy

Fail 27 Jul 2006 87,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R109 HUS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 R109 HUS, 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 R109 HUS registered?

R109 HUS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R109 HUS safe to buy?

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