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N278 OHV

1996 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,492 mi
Last recorded57,492 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Galant93,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 OHV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,492 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,436 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,665 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,235 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,744 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 54,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,122 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,648 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,538 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 49,538 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 49,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N278 OHV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N278 OHV, 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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What year was N278 OHV registered?

N278 OHV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N278 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 OHV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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