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F865 YOJ

1989 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,019 mi
Last recorded100,019 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Galant99,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF865 YOJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2006 100,019 miles

lift in both bottom ball joints (o/s worse).

rear number plate discolouring.

Fail 18 Dec 2006 99,920 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

lift in both front bottom ball joints (o/s worse).

rear number plate discolouring.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 94,771 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 94,771 miles

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

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

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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F865 YOJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 99,123 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 F865 YOJ, 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 37 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 F865 YOJ registered?

F865 YOJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 10 January 1989.

Is F865 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F865 YOJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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