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G229 KEX

1990 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

189,226 mi
Last recorded189,226 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Galant104,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 KEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2007 189,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on edges

n/s rear chaissis corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 186,915 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front & rear metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on edges

n/s/r chaissis & o/s/r X member corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2006 186,843 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front & rear metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on edges

n/s/r chaissis & o/s/r x member corroded

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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G229 KEX is a 1990 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 104,281 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 G229 KEX, 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 36 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G229 KEX registered?

G229 KEX is a 1990 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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