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F548 SFE

1989 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,369 mi
Last recorded72,369 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Galant99,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 SFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 72,369 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,311 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 67,310 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 67,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,292 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 65,256 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,546 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,532 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 61,237 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 61,231 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 56,433 miles

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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F548 SFE is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F548 SFE, 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 F548 SFE registered?

F548 SFE is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 3 July 1989.

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The MOT history for F548 SFE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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