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S157 SFL

1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,129 mi
Last recorded110,129 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant94,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 110,129 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 110,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 100,411 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 100,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,853 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 89,729 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 82,239 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)

rear number plate starting to fade

tyre pressures were VERY low

Pass 18 Aug 2006 74,899 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 74,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S157 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S157 SFL, 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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What year was S157 SFL registered?

S157 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S157 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 SFL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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