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R117 SFL

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,723 mi
Last recorded97,723 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,091 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,427 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,899 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 76,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,050 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 67,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering pipe damp

Pass 1 Nov 2006 61,813 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play n/s and o/s steering/lower ball joints

Fail 18 Oct 2006 61,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play n/s and o/s steering /lower ball joints

Pass 19 Jul 2005 54,109 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 54,102 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R117 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R117 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 R117 SFL registered?

R117 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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