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H236 FDL

1991 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,036 mi
Last recorded117,036 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Galant108,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH236 FDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test TRACK CAR

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2021 116,972 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush has a slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test TRACK CAR ()

Fail 14 Sep 2021 116,972 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush has a slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test TRACK CAR ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,419 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Corrosion surface under body and all suspension components

Nearside rear tyre inner edge out of shape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Track car ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,567 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN ROLL LINKS ON FRONT

TRACK CAR NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Fail 14 Aug 2019 118,567 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S FLOOR TO SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/ FLOOR TO SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN ROLL LINKS ON FRONT

TRACK CAR NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Pass 16 Aug 2018 115,362 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush slightly play

Track day car / rear seat not fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 115,356 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush slightly play

Rear brake pads are getting low

Track day car / rear seats not fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,011 miles

NO REAR SEATS

SLIGHT PERISHING OF RUBBER FILLER NECK TUBE

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR UNDERSIDE

TRACK CAR WITH ROLL CAGE

Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

no rear seats fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2012 113,558 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

no rear seats fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 112,141 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all brake pipes corroded

all fuel pipes corroded

rear brakes binding

rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 6 Jan 2011 112,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

all fuel pipes corroded

front flexys perished

o/s/r flexy hose suspect fouling back box

Fail 13 Dec 2010 112,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Advise underbody corrosion.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 111,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 110,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 109,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracked & perished

Pass 5 Dec 2007 105,828 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 105,822 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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H236 FDL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 108,553 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 H236 FDL, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H236 FDL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 23 December 1991.

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