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K170 YMO

1993 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

221,156 mi
Last recorded221,156 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Galant106,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 YMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 221,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 211,573 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 211,546 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 202,179 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 201,997 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

advisorys attatched

Pass 10 May 2006 192,126 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 191,544 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

advisorys attatched

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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K170 YMO is a 1993 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 106,872 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 K170 YMO, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K170 YMO is a 1993 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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