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R969 AKP

1998 Mitsubishi Galant

Turquoise Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,758 mi
Last recorded58,758 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant97,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 AKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,758 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 58,758 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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,377 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,155 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2009 50,838 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,245 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,346 miles

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

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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R969 AKP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant in Turquoise with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 97,453 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 R969 AKP, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R969 AKP registered?

R969 AKP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R969 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 AKP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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