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C416 RUF

1986 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,157 mi
Last recorded34,157 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Galant71,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 RUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,157 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 34,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to offside outer sill

damage to rear bumper

handbrake travel

rear braking effort very low

steering rack damp

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to offside inner sill

temp repair to both nearside front and nearside rear light units

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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C416 RUF is a 1986 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 71,469 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 C416 RUF, 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 40 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 C416 RUF registered?

C416 RUF is a 1986 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C416 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C416 RUF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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