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H286 EKO

1991 Mitsubishi Galant

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,043 mi
Last recorded59,043 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Galant108,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH286 EKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/f flexible brake pipes showing signs of wear

Fail 15 Jun 2007 58,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 78,616 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2005 52,875 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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H286 EKO is a 1991 Mitsubishi Galant in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H286 EKO, 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 H286 EKO registered?

H286 EKO is a 1991 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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