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R709 XBT

2008 Mitsubishi Galant

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,546 mi
Last recorded147,546 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Galant114,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 XBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 147,546 miles

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

Windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 13 May 2014 147,542 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Apr 2013 134,143 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 134,142 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 127,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 127,599 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 114,532 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 101,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres close to limit

steering rack has slight play

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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R709 XBT is a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R709 XBT, 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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R709 XBT is a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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