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F438 CVF

1989 Mitsubishi Galant

White Petrol 1755cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,928 mi
Last recorded118,928 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Galant99,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 CVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,755cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2014 118,928 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brakes rusty

very rusty uder vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2010 118,897 miles

exhaust hangers perished

Pass 2 Apr 2009 113,726 miles

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2009 113,704 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2008 109,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 103,661 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

centre/rear exhaust hanger perished

chip in zone a in screen

f/exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2006 97,920 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 97,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion advise further inspection

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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F438 CVF is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 1,755cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F438 CVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F438 CVF?

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What year was F438 CVF registered?

F438 CVF is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F438 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F438 CVF 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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