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GU51 JNF

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,720 mi
Last recorded93,720 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 JNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,720 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 93,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,325 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,002 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front constant velocity joint gaitor weaping grease

Fail 4 Jul 2009 78,782 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Long travel on hand brake

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,073 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 60,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,607 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 47,582 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 35,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GU51 JNF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU51 JNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 JNF registered?

GU51 JNF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GU51 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 JNF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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