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HK51 DHD

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,083 mi
Last recorded145,083 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 DHD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 145,083 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 145,083 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 143,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust slight blowing at front / rear joint very corroded

offside front brake starting to bind / signs of overheating

signs of engine oil leak

wear / movement in nearside & offside inner ends of steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2012 136,626 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Apr 2012 136,626 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 6 Apr 2011 126,084 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

movement / wear in nearside & offside front steering rack end joints

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 6 Apr 2011 126,084 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

movement / wear in nearside & offside front steering rack end joints

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,754 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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HK51 DHD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK51 DHD, 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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HK51 DHD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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