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H424 YVJ

1991 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1755cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Galant108,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH424 YVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,755cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,874 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres out of shape

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, sills, suspension components.

Fail 23 Mar 2021 138,869 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres out of shape

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, sills, suspension components.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 137,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sill surface corroding

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2019 136,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear trailing arm corroded

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm corroded

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 136,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear trailing arm corroded

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,761 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,888 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 132,888 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 128,965 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 128,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 122,135 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,742 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

slight corrosion on rear inner sills

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 118,742 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 113,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 113,124 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 108,837 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 106,555 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 106,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,918 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat--

Fail 11 Aug 2009 101,907 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2008 95,728 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2007
Fail 11 Jul 2007 89,699 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

boot split on offside anti-roll bar drop link

engine sump dented

exhaust rear sections corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,097 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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H424 YVJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,755cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 H424 YVJ, 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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H424 YVJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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