MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI GALANTs year 1988

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Pass percent:47.82%

(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI GALANT year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:688 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	81
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	54
Headlamp aim out of alignment	41
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	37
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Registration plate lamp issues	31
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Registration plate issues	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Windscreen has damage	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	81
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	54
Headlamp aim out of alignment	41
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	37
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Registration plate lamp issues	31
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Registration plate issues	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Windscreen has damage	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI GALANTs year 1988

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