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S177 SFL

1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,360 mi
Last recorded135,360 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant94,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 135,360 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 121,479 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 121,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plate

Pass 14 Feb 2007 115,824 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2007 115,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2006 109,033 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 108,926 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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S177 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S177 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 S177 SFL registered?

S177 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S177 SFL safe to buy?

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