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F217 OPA

1989 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,370 mi
Last recorded148,370 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Galant99,123 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF217 OPA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 148,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 144,950 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 144,889 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 141,659 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 138,025 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 133,763 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 129,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 122,505 miles

nsr caliper securing bolt was loose .tightened bolt.

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 OPA 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 75%.

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 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 F217 OPA, 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 F217 OPA registered?

F217 OPA is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is F217 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F217 OPA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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