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E624 FDL

1987 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

153,966 mi
Last recorded153,966 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Galant82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE624 FDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2009 153,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

Poor repair to light switch

Pass 9 Dec 2009 153,966 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

Poor repair to light switch

Pass 16 Dec 2008 149,570 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Vehicle very rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2008 149,570 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Vehicle very rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2008 149,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 147,740 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 147,719 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 145,701 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 145,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 142,590 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 142,590 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle very rusty

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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E624 FDL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 E624 FDL, 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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E624 FDL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 5 October 1987.

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