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M159 ELC

2004 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,659 mi
Last recorded87,659 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Galant86,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 ELC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 87,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2014 87,659 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,671 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 86,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,505 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008
Fail 15 Aug 2008

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,301 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 71,957 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 71,955 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M159 ELC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 86,671 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 M159 ELC, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M159 ELC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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