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NK51 LKC

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,874 mi
Last recorded139,874 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 LKC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 139,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 136,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 129,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,082 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 120,082 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,867 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 111,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,216 miles

Oil leak

light cracks in n/s/rear tyres

Fail 17 Sep 2010 92,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

light cracks in n/s/rear tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,414 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2009 82,414 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,232 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 73,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,951 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 50,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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NK51 LKC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NK51 LKC, 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 NK51 LKC registered?

NK51 LKC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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The MOT history for NK51 LKC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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