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AIG 8207

2005 Mitsubishi Galant

Gold Diesel 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,000 mi
Last recorded150,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Galant86,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 8207
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 150,000 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 150,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 148,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 138,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 138,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 130,055 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 124,608 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs slightly pitted

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

Oil leak

all underbody chassis heavily covered in underseal

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 124,608 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs slightly pitted

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

Oil leak

all underbody chassis heavily covered in underseal

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 112,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 105,882 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 105,876 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 96,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2007 96,544 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2006 75,090 miles

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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AIG 8207 is a 2005 Mitsubishi Galant in Gold with a 2,351cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,573 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 AIG 8207, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AIG 8207 is a 2005 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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