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R114 SFL

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,890 mi
Last recorded114,890 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 114,890 miles

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,662 miles

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Oct 2006 83,851 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 67,087 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 67,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively 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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R114 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue 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 R114 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R114 SFL registered?

R114 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R114 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 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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