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F555 LGW

1989 Mitsubishi Galant

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,802 mi
Last recorded118,802 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Galant99,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 LGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 118,802 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 118,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 113,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 113,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 108,687 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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F555 LGW is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F555 LGW, 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 F555 LGW registered?

F555 LGW is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F555 LGW safe to buy?

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