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F500 VLJ

1989 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,048 mi
Last recorded110,048 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Galant99,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 VLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,048 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 109,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,111 miles

engine omitteing some smoke//

Fail 27 Sep 2010 106,110 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 101,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2009 101,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 94,670 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2007 91,079 miles

offside front inner drive shaft gator split

Fail 26 Sep 2007 91,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front inner drive shaft gator split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 87,973 miles

engine smokey

Pass 26 Sep 2005 85,830 miles

both front outer c.v boots perishing

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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F500 VLJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F500 VLJ, 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 F500 VLJ registered?

F500 VLJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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