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K259 HWK

1993 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,363 mi
Last recorded107,363 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Galant106,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK259 HWK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 107,363 miles

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

sgns of corrosion o/s/r chassis

Fail 27 Mar 2009 107,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

sgns of corrosion o/s/r chassis

Pass 9 Apr 2008 102,435 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underside thin in places

Fail 9 Apr 2008 102,435 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

underside thin in places

Pass 13 Apr 2007 967,005 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 96,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,861 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 90,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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K259 HWK is a 1993 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K259 HWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K259 HWK registered?

K259 HWK is a 1993 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 26 May 1993.

Is K259 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K259 HWK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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