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LB51 UNP

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 UNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,663 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 93,301 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 90,042 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,051 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,536 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,032 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 84,032 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,342 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,717 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nails

Pass 25 Oct 2014 75,356 miles

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

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)

both rear inner sills are corroded

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,323 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,977 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,456 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 58,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,266 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,641 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,490 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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LB51 UNP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB51 UNP, 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 LB51 UNP registered?

LB51 UNP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LB51 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 UNP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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