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S459 JDG

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,540 mi
Last recorded119,540 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 JDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 119,540 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Slight damage to front No.plate.

Slight play in steering rack offside - pinion damper ?

Pass 3 Jan 2008 110,976 miles

n/s/r tyre very soft

Pass 18 Dec 2006 101,156 miles

front reg plate damaged.

o/s/f wing damaged.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 95,154 miles

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

front registration plate damaged.

slight play o/s steering rack/tie rod.

Fail 20 Dec 2005 95,153 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate damaged

some wear in n/s/f suspension

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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S459 JDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S459 JDG, 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 S459 JDG registered?

S459 JDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S459 JDG safe to buy?

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