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W985 TTF

2004 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,687 mi
Last recorded104,687 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Galant86,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 TTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,687 miles

slight blue smoke at tail pipe

Fail 19 Jan 2011 104,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight blue smoke at tail pipe

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,946 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 93,946 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 93,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 89,872 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 89,872 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 89,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,271 miles

front brake pads look low

front no plate damaged

nearside mirror cracked

offside outer brake light not working

Pass 5 May 2006 62,122 miles

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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W985 TTF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 86,671 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 W985 TTF, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W985 TTF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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