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M259 CGN

1995 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,569 mi
Last recorded112,569 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Galant99,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 CGN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 112,569 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both outter sills dented

Pass 21 Oct 2010 110,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 95,301 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 90,539 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 95,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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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M259 CGN is a 1995 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 99,403 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 M259 CGN, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M259 CGN?

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What year was M259 CGN registered?

M259 CGN is a 1995 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 March 1995.

Is M259 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M259 CGN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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