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P247 JJU

1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,397 mi
Last recorded96,397 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant94,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 JJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside headlight - poor pattern (condensation)

Slight play in several rear suspension arm bushges.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,121 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,755 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 80,755 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,000 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 73,896 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 70,914 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 64,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P247 JJU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 94,817 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 P247 JJU, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P247 JJU registered?

P247 JJU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is P247 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 JJU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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