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B55 XYV

1985 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,226 mi
Last recorded57,226 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi Galant57,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB55 XYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,226 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside/offside rear chassis corroded

advise tyres cracking

advise under bonnet corroded / holed

Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,162 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

advise all tyres cracking

advise offside front inner wing corroded/holed

advise under car corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 57,017 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,919 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 56,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 56,761 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 55,725 miles

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

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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B55 XYV is a 1985 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B55 XYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B55 XYV registered?

B55 XYV is a 1985 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 January 1985.

Is B55 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B55 XYV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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