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L142 EPJ

1994 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,212 mi
Last recorded86,212 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Galant101,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 EPJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 86,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,210 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 73,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,271 miles

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

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

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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L142 EPJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 101,859 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L142 EPJ, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L142 EPJ registered?

L142 EPJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L142 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L142 EPJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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