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S161 SFL

1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Turquoise Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,499 mi
Last recorded101,499 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant94,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2012 101,499 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion inner and outer sills

corrosion offside rear arch

exhaust has a slight leak

front brake pads worn thin

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,499 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion inner and outer sills

corrosion offside rear arch

exhaust has a slight leak

front brake pads worn thin

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,312 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,927 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,612 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 77,612 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 73,573 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 69,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 69,293 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 62,037 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 62,035 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S161 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant in Turquoise with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S161 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S161 SFL registered?

S161 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S161 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 SFL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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