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GY51 WZW

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,154 mi
Last recorded68,154 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,154 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,215 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,611 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,044 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,488 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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GY51 WZW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GY51 WZW, 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 GY51 WZW registered?

GY51 WZW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GY51 WZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 WZW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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