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R333 HOT

1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

69,665 mi
Last recorded69,665 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant94,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 HOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 69,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 69,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,582 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 58,939 miles

front accident damage

Fail 5 May 2015 58,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front accident damage

Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,497 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,464 miles

Oil leak

slight movement/wear in both rear track rod inner pin/bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,646 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight movement/wear in both rear track rod inner pin/bushes

Pass 25 May 2010 56,379 miles

car fitted with different rear shockers, steering rack is damp suspect still leaking

nearside waasher poor, offside trackrod end worn, power steering pump noisy, offside rear front arm outer bush worn, parking brake readings on limit

Fail 24 May 2010 56,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside waasher poor, offside trackrod end worn, power steering pump noisy, offside rear front arm outer bush worn, parking brake readings on limit

Fail 19 Apr 2010 56,322 miles

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

Oil leak

bumpers damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2010 56,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak

bumpers damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2009 54,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2009 54,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2007 53,708 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 53,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,145 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 52,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 50,150 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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R333 HOT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 R333 HOT, 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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R333 HOT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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