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C227 EHG

1985 Mitsubishi Galant

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi Galant57,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC227 EHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,180 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 90,180 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,627 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking heavily

Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,674 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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C227 EHG is a 1985 Mitsubishi Galant in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C227 EHG, 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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What year was C227 EHG registered?

C227 EHG is a 1985 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 4 December 1985.

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