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R113 SFL

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,060 mi
Last recorded120,060 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 120,060 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 120,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 101,085 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 101,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R113 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R113 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 R113 SFL registered?

R113 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R113 SFL safe to buy?

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