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R112 SFL

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,483 mi
Last recorded169,483 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 169,483 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 159,415 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 159,407 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 147,104 miles

o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2007 132,706 miles

o/s play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2006 114,082 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 114,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R112 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R112 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 R112 SFL registered?

R112 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R112 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 SFL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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