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H247 FVS

1991 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Galant108,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH247 FVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 98,609 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer cv boot secured with a cable tie allowing grease to escape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 97,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,226 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,225 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 95,972 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/r brake readings low

Fail 10 Aug 2011 95,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/r brake readings low

Pass 11 Aug 2010 95,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 95,114 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 94,532 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 93,996 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 93,663 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,344 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 93,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen chipped front

battery light on

Pass 9 Aug 2005 92,371 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 92,371 miles

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

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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H247 FVS is a 1991 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H247 FVS, 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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What year was H247 FVS registered?

H247 FVS is a 1991 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 21 January 1991.

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