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GU51 YLR

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,890 mi
Last recorded192,890 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YLR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 192,890 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

both rear light lenses cracked

both rear tyres worn low

cracks in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

o/s/f headlamp cracked

slight play in o/s/f lower front ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2010 176,900 miles

cracks in front windscreen

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

one LED out on high level brake light

slight play in o/s/f front lower ball joint

Pass 4 Jun 2009 141,118 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroding

n/s/r light lense cracked

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

Pass 16 May 2008 139,044 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 139,044 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 118,290 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 118,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 96,147 miles

Nearside & offside front tyre tread very low

Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

play in offside & nearside outer lower front ball joints

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 YLR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLR, 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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GU51 YLR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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