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B121 FDT

1985 Mitsubishi Galant

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,095 mi
Last recorded54,095 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi Galant57,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 FDT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,095 miles

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills and rear chassis

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside door mirror casing repaired with tape

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various repairs to bodywork

Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,077 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills and rear chassis

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside door mirror casing repaired with tape

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various repairs to bodywork

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,998 miles

Corrosion to front and rear wheel arches

Damage to front and rear bumpers and nearside rear door

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside washer not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Repair made to offside rear indicato lens

Slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Various repair madee to vehicle body with filler

Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,998 miles

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

Corrosion to front and rear wheel arches

Damage to front and rear bumpers and nearside rear door

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside washer not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Repair made to offside rear indicato lens

Slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Various repair madee to vehicle body with filler

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r lamp lens outer cover damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r lamp lens outer cover damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,487 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear under side of vehicle in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2008 49,459 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear under side of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,969 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 46,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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B121 FDT is a 1985 Mitsubishi Galant in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 57,017 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 B121 FDT, 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 41 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B121 FDT is a 1985 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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