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FP51 XHA

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

133,271 mi
Last recorded133,271 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 XHA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 133,271 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise MIL on.

Advise VEHICLE INTERIOR REQUIRES CLEANING/REMOVAL OF ASH BEFORE REPAIRS OR RETEST WILL BE CARRIED OUT.

Advise auxilary belt squeals.

Advise front to rear steel brake pipes poorly shaped.

Advise fuel filler pipes corroded.

Advise genral corrosion through out vehicle not all holed.

Advise nearside chassis bent/damaged/miss-shaped.

Advise offside front brake back plate corroded.

Advise oil filter corroded & leaking.

Advise rear brake operation,inbalance.

Advise windscreen requires cleaning,has a film on it from smoking causing blured vision to front.

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 123,986 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear wheel damaged/buckled

Fail 28 Mar 2011 123,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

nearside rear wheel damaged/buckled

Pass 17 Nov 2009 111,592 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 111,592 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 111,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 100,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2008 100,105 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,883 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 90,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,612 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 61,012 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 61,012 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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FP51 XHA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 FP51 XHA, 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 FP51 XHA registered?

FP51 XHA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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