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E880 VKL

1987 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,345 mi
Last recorded56,345 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Galant82,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE880 VKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,345 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 56,345 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded away.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,159 miles

some corrosion of offside rear wheel arch.

some wear/play in offside front track rod end.

Pass 21 Dec 2006

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

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion of offside rear lower wing arch.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,590 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 52,590 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E880 VKL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E880 VKL, 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 E880 VKL registered?

E880 VKL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E880 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E880 VKL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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