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LW51 XDL

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,131 mi
Last recorded107,131 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 107,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 107,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 97,108 miles

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

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

front bumper loose and plastic shield behind bumper insecure

offside under shields insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front bumper loose and plastic shield behind bumper insecure

offside under shields insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 88,990 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

un-able to see front and rear brake pads clearly for wear

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,990 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

un-able to see front and rear brake pads clearly for wear

Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 79,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,509 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,618 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,256 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,139 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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LW51 XDL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LW51 XDL, 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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LW51 XDL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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