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F588 BUH

1989 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,010 mi
Last recorded50,010 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Galant99,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF588 BUH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,010 miles

check engine light illuminated

Fail 30 Jan 2012 49,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,722 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 49,501 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 49,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,850 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres ,side walls cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,537 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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F588 BUH is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F588 BUH, 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 F588 BUH registered?

F588 BUH is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F588 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F588 BUH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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