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F270 DKY

1988 Mitsubishi Galant

Green Diesel 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Galant99,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 DKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 125,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 124,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 123,008 miles

corrosion on both rear inner sill mountings

corrosion on outer o/s/r sill

Pass 2 Dec 2005 121,055 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes severly cracking new recommended

n/s/r brake braking slower than o/s/r recommened further inspection

o/s washers poor

Fail 17 Nov 2005 120,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes severly cracking new recommended

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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F270 DKY is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant in Green with a 1,795cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F270 DKY, 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 F270 DKY registered?

F270 DKY is a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F270 DKY safe to buy?

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