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S118 WHK

1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,915 mi
Last recorded168,915 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant94,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 WHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 168,915 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 168,915 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 152,758 miles

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

wear front brake discs

Fail 25 May 2011 152,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

wear front brake discs

Pass 13 May 2010 138,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 123,713 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 123,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 109,152 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 109,066 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 94,868 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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S118 WHK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S118 WHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S118 WHK registered?

S118 WHK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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