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F217 JBH

1988 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1755cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,330 mi
Last recorded88,330 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Galant99,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF217 JBH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,755cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 81,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 77,046 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2007 70,587 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,876 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 61,876 miles

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

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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F217 JBH is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,755cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 99,156 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 F217 JBH, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F217 JBH?

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What year was F217 JBH registered?

F217 JBH is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F217 JBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F217 JBH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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