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R109 SFL

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,040 mi
Last recorded115,040 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 115,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 108,307 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 108,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 101,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 101,596 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

N.S.front and O.S front wiper blades split.

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 95,017 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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R109 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFL, 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 SFL registered?

R109 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R109 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 SFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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