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R113 TAV

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,052 mi
Last recorded143,052 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 TAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 143,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch.

o/s rear outer hand brake cable caseing damaged.

slight lift on o/s steering rack bush.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 134,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inside tread.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 126,595 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 126,533 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2008 119,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 111,286 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 111,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 104,105 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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R113 TAV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R113 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

R113 TAV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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