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E61 FBL

1987 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,789 mi
Last recorded114,789 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Galant82,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE61 FBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 113,051 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 113,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,499 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 105,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,767 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 99,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,892 miles

Central Front N/S/F anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F tyre slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front O/S/F anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R tyre slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 95,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Exhaust emissions excessive - CO (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Exhaust emissions excessive - hydrocarbons (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel O/S/R service brake recording low effort, excessive imbalance (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front N/S/F anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F tyre slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Light blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front O/S/F anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R tyre slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,773 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,389 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,938 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,568 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,119 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,850 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,172 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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E61 FBL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E61 FBL, 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 E61 FBL registered?

E61 FBL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 16 December 1987.

Is E61 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E61 FBL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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