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A14 MAK

1988 Mitsubishi Galant

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,699 mi
Last recorded26,699 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Galant99,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MAK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,699 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 26,694 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,285 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,766 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 16,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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A14 MAK is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 99,156 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 A14 MAK, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 MAK registered?

A14 MAK is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is A14 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 MAK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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