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NJ51 GLY

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,561 mi
Last recorded141,561 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 GLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 141,561 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 141,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 140,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 130,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 130,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 116,677 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 116,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,989 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 101,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,008 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 87,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 73,164 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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NJ51 GLY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NJ51 GLY, 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 NJ51 GLY registered?

NJ51 GLY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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