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P661 RNE

2008 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Galant114,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 RNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 135,007 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 134,966 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing front flexible (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 132,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 126,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 121,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspention arms to strut bushes advanced wear & poor

chassis dented in places

oil leaks

rear fog light slightly dim

Fail 21 Mar 2014 121,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspention arms to strut bushes advanced wear & poor

chassis dented in places

oil leaks

rear fog light slightly dim

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both sides front tyres getting worn on inner edges

slight play steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 101,413 miles

o/s/r door handle sticking

small stone chip in front screen

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,516 miles

All tyres perished and starting to crack between treads

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper blade torn

Rubber components of front suspension generally perished, but not cracking

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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P661 RNE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P661 RNE, 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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P661 RNE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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