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MF51 XVW

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,331 mi
Last recorded90,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 XVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,331 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 84,552 miles

Rear tinted side and rear windows

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes signs of wear (2.4.G.2)

Front both front inner panels showing signs of rusting

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear inner sills signs of heavy rusting

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,683 miles

Exhaust corroded but blowing

Fail 13 Jul 2016 79,683 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust corroded but blowing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,303 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,123 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,599 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s rack arm has slight play

o/s rack arm has slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2006 32,101 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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MF51 XVW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Red 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 MF51 XVW, 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 MF51 XVW registered?

MF51 XVW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is MF51 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 XVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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