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E221 GCJ

1988 Mitsubishi Galant

White Petrol 1755cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,557 mi
Last recorded84,557 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Galant99,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 GCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,755cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,557 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

hole in body on offside rear

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn o edges

rear brakes noisy on brake test

wipers poor

Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear inner wing at rear

Fail 24 Nov 2009 81,042 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear inner wing at rear

oil swicth

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,211 miles

offside rear brake hose needs renewing

offside wiper blade needs renewing

rear exhaust box needs renewing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 76,227 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 76,227 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,979 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2006 72,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 70,789 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 70,789 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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E221 GCJ is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 1,755cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E221 GCJ, 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 E221 GCJ registered?

E221 GCJ is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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The MOT history for E221 GCJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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