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P296 DUY

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,633 mi
Last recorded142,633 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 DUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 142,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 142,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play track outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play track outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 140,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 135,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

emmisions lambda only just met signs of engine burning oil

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,427 miles

Evidence of engine burning oil

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 129,354 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Evidence of engine burning oil

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 126,528 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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P296 DUY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P296 DUY, 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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P296 DUY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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