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F115 NVM

1989 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,603 mi
Last recorded130,603 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Galant99,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF115 NVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 130,603 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 130,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 129,216 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 129,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 127,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 127,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 126,984 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 126,984 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F115 NVM is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 99,123 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 F115 NVM, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F115 NVM registered?

F115 NVM is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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