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S181 SFL

1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,348 mi
Last recorded98,348 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant94,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,348 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 98,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,282 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,281 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,274 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2011 90,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2010 85,097 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 80,220 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 80,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,786 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 72,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,462 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 66,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 60,738 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 60,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,358 miles

steering rack worn to pass limit. front number plate insecure

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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S181 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S181 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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S181 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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