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D242 RTM

1987 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,175 mi
Last recorded95,175 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Galant82,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 RTM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2012 95,175 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 91,777 miles

note slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2010 88,975 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 86,988 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,733 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 80,266 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 80,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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D242 RTM is a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 82,436 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 D242 RTM, 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 39 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D242 RTM registered?

D242 RTM is a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 April 1987.

Is D242 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D242 RTM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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