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S163 SFL

1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,138 mi
Last recorded121,138 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant94,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 121,138 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 121,132 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 108,619 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside front fog lamp not working

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 17 Mar 2009 100,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 100,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 73,307 miles

rear pads look low

unable to fully inspect sills as covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2006 73,307 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear pads look low

unable to fully inspect sills as covers fitted

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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S163 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S163 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 S163 SFL registered?

S163 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S163 SFL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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