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N424 CSF

1996 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

135,784 mi
Last recorded135,784 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Galant93,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 CSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2007 135,784 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 135,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2006 128,838 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Both the rear tyres have uneven tread wear.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 116,386 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 116,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

The engine coolant fan is not working.

Fail 11 Aug 2005

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N424 CSF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N424 CSF, 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 N424 CSF registered?

N424 CSF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N424 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N424 CSF shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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