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F453 ELS

1989 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,521 mi
Last recorded101,521 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Galant99,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 ELS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 101,521 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 101,521 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 100,875 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 100,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 98,832 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 98,832 miles

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

Parking 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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F453 ELS is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F453 ELS, 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 F453 ELS registered?

F453 ELS is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F453 ELS safe to buy?

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