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G353 YDG

1989 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,225 mi
Last recorded148,225 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Galant99,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 YDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2011 148,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

nearside and offside anti roll bar links have slight play

nearside steering rack gaiter perished

rear brake discs corroded

vehicle has underside corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2011 148,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

nearside and offside anti roll bar links have slight play

nearside steering rack gaiter perished

rear brake discs corroded

vehicle has underside corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2010 142,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2010 142,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2009 141,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 141,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 139,527 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Sep 2008 139,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Oct 2007 136,707 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 136,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 132,980 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 129,642 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 129,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front floor pan corroded by inner sill.

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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G353 YDG is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G353 YDG, 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.

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G353 YDG is a 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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