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D98 OFJ

1986 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,149 mi
Last recorded70,149 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Galant71,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD98 OFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,149 miles

Oil leak

hole o/s and n/s rear wheel arches not within 30cm of testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,915 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 66,915 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,021 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 64,021 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,305 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 58,141 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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D98 OFJ is a 1986 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D98 OFJ, 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.

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What year was D98 OFJ registered?

D98 OFJ is a 1986 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is D98 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D98 OFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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