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K181 DPP

1993 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,385 mi
Last recorded198,385 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Galant106,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 DPP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 198,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 198,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

nearside rear and offside chassis members becoming weak with corossion

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 194,468 miles

front number plate loose

small hole to under floor to sill

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2007 194,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate loose

small hole to under floor to sill

Oil leak

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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K181 DPP is a 1993 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K181 DPP, 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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What year was K181 DPP registered?

K181 DPP is a 1993 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K181 DPP safe to buy?

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