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E661 KPA

1988 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1755cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,887 mi
Last recorded71,887 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Galant99,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE661 KPA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,755cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all 3 rear exhaust system mounting rubbers split

power steering belt badly deteriorated and cracked, same with the alternator belt

rear service brakes unbalanced

Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all 3 rear exhaust system mounting rubbers split

power steering belt badly deteriorated and cracked, same with the alternator belt

rear service brakes unbalanced

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leak from engine

power steering belt cracked / perished

power steering has a slight leak near or from the steering rack

rear exhaust box rubber mounting perished / cracked

rear service brake inbalance 28%

Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,074 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 70,061 miles

looks like theres a slight power steering weep

Fail 27 Jan 2007 70,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 69,140 miles

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

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

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

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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E661 KPA is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,755cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E661 KPA, 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 E661 KPA registered?

E661 KPA is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 16 June 1988.

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