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EY51 GPE

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,588 mi
Last recorded114,588 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 GPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2019 114,588 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front & rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,392 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 114,367 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 114,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2015 108,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2015 108,321 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,718 miles

(both front) tyres worn on inner edge

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 90,063 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 89,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,819 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 64,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,913 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 52,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,360 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 43,360 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 32,702 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,702 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 29,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,004 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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EY51 GPE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 86,105 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 EY51 GPE, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY51 GPE registered?

EY51 GPE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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