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D493 XCF

1987 Mitsubishi Galant

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,502 mi
Last recorded49,502 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Galant82,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 XCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,502 miles

front exhaust mount split

Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,502 miles

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

front exhaust mount split

Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,139 miles

centre exhaust rubber perishing

n/s outer cv boot perishing

rear service and park brakes performance poor

slight damage o/s mirror

Pass 20 Jan 2006 48,938 miles

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

O/S mirror cover broken & Glass cracked. All secure & vision okay.

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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D493 XCF is a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D493 XCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D493 XCF registered?

D493 XCF is a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 February 1987.

Is D493 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D493 XCF shows 4 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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