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KG51 FFC

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,139 mi
Last recorded124,139 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 124,139 miles

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

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

mil on

rear disc rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2013 124,139 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

mil on

rear disc rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,285 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 11,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 100,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,130 miles

Child seats fitted in rear.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,834 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,046 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 71,046 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 50,745 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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KG51 FFC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG51 FFC, 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 KG51 FFC registered?

KG51 FFC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 FFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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