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R121 BPW

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,563 mi
Last recorded101,563 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 BPW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

driver seat belt retracts with assistance

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 101,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

driver seat belt retracts with assistance

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,182 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 89,182 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 80,011 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2010 80,006 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 70,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,363 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 59,204 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,488 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,637 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 40,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R121 BPW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R121 BPW, 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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R121 BPW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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