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R505 GJL

2009 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,428 mi
Last recorded71,428 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Galant102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 GJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,428 miles

heavily modified

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,398 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,196 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 69,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,736 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 64,734 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,795 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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R505 GJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 102,750 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 R505 GJL, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R505 GJL registered?

R505 GJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is R505 GJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 GJL 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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