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L144 KUJ

1994 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,162 mi
Last recorded92,162 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Galant101,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 KUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emisions just met the reuqiments

near side and off side under sills corroded

off side front inner wheel arch has repairs made to it

off side front wing has replacement glass fitted

off side rear lens is incomplete not showing white light

oil leak

rear both sides anti roll bar bushes have slight play

rear of vehicle has repairs done to it

side skirts fitted both sides

Fail 1 Jun 2009 92,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

side skirts fitted both sides

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side and off side under sills corroded

off side front inner wheel arch has repairs made to it

off side front wing has replacement glass fitted

off side rear lens is incomplete not showing white light

oil leak

rear both sides anti roll bar bushes have slight play

rear of vehicle has repairs done to it

Fail 5 May 2009 92,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S & O/S OUTTER SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 85,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 78,743 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 78,740 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres cuts to tread

corrosion offside rear inner sill

heavy corrosion fuel filler pipes

Pass 9 May 2006 75,678 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 75,678 miles

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

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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L144 KUJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L144 KUJ, 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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L144 KUJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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