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E971 XGF

1988 Mitsubishi Galant

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,695 mi
Last recorded73,695 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Galant99,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE971 XGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,695 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,812 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,940 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,151 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 57,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E971 XGF is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E971 XGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E971 XGF registered?

E971 XGF is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E971 XGF safe to buy?

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