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SP03 RXD

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,239 mi
Last recorded68,239 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 RXD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,239 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 167,384 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 167,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 156,901 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 156,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 142,955 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 128,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,724 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,347 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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SP03 RXD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,872 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 SP03 RXD, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP03 RXD registered?

SP03 RXD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SP03 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 RXD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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