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N225 TAX

1996 Mitsubishi Galant

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,215 mi
Last recorded92,215 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Galant93,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 TAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,215 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 92,178 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 87,030 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 87,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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N225 TAX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N225 TAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N225 TAX registered?

N225 TAX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N225 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N225 TAX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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