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FN51 NGO

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,516 mi
Last recorded163,516 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 NGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 163,516 miles

exhaust leaking

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front suspension lower front ball joint is worn

oil seepage

rear brake discs poor

rear shock absorbers damp

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects

various rear suspension components corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2014 163,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust leaking

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front suspension lower front ball joint is worn

oil seepage

rear brake discs poor

rear shock absorbers damp

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects

various rear suspension components corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2013 150,948 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner raised tread edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 150,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner raised tread edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 148,859 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 148,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 142,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 131,199 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 131,199 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 118,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2010 118,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jan 2009 108,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 108,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 105,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 95,490 miles

chips in screen

damage to underside brake pipe securing bracket

Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,459 miles

chip in screen

play in nearside steering

Fail 12 Sep 2006 88,322 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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FN51 NGO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FN51 NGO, 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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FN51 NGO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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