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E133 DRC

1988 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1755cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,666 mi
Last recorded83,666 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Galant99,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE133 DRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,755cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,666 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 83,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 82,385 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,630 miles

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

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

general body corrosion wings doors etc

Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,711 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 76,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 74,371 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,892 miles

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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E133 DRC is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,755cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E133 DRC, 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 E133 DRC registered?

E133 DRC is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E133 DRC safe to buy?

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