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E787 XYC

1988 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1755cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,143 mi
Last recorded142,143 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Galant99,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE787 XYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,755cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 142,143 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sign of corrosion floors & sub frames & sills & sill to floor & all coil springs

sign of perishing wiper blades

Pass 7 Apr 2009 140,051 miles

slight play in rack

light marks in front screen

sign of corrosion underbody

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2008 137,573 miles

light marks in front sceen

sign of corrosion floors & main frame

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2007 135,455 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 135,455 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

sign of perishing suspenion bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2006 129,975 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 129,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear number plate backing perished

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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E787 XYC is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,755cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E787 XYC, 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 E787 XYC registered?

E787 XYC is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E787 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E787 XYC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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