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P261 XRH

2008 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,904 mi
Last recorded92,904 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Galant114,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 XRH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,904 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Jan 2011 92,904 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,904 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 92,904 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 91,007 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 90,983 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,301 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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P261 XRH is a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 114,532 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 P261 XRH, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P261 XRH registered?

P261 XRH is a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is P261 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 XRH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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