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R286 BLC

2008 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,775 mi
Last recorded87,775 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Galant114,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 BLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,775 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 87,775 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,941 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 71,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,368 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 54,367 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R286 BLC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 114,532 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 R286 BLC, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R286 BLC registered?

R286 BLC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is R286 BLC safe to buy?

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