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N126 HWC

1996 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Galant93,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 HWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 92,878 miles

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow

slight movement o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Dec 2008 85,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,822 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm joint

Fail 18 Dec 2007 80,822 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 78,086 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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N126 HWC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 93,286 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 N126 HWC, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N126 HWC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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