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K989 MCL

2004 Mitsubishi Galant

White Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,030 mi
Last recorded167,030 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Galant86,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 MCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 167,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 166,362 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 164,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 164,982 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 163,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 163,129 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 152,500 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 152,499 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 150,518 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 141,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 141,581 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

FRON T No PLATE DETERIORATED. FLUID /OIL DEBRIS AT BULKHEAD/UNDERSIDE.

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND SLIGHT M/MENT AT WHEEL.

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD 2mm.

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR TAILPIPE LOOSE NOT INSECURE. FUEL PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 119,029 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 119,007 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2009 114,146 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 113,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 110,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning light staying on

Pass 2 Apr 2007 100,332 miles

handbrake/low fluid level lights stays on

noise on steering when turning on lock

oil leak around rear of engine

Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,337 miles

s/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 2 Mar 2006 87,336 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

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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K989 MCL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 86,671 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 K989 MCL, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K989 MCL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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