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PK03 VNT

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,819 mi
Last recorded90,819 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 VNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2016 90,819 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack at nearside (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,294 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Oct 2014 77,273 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,536 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE N/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLITTING

eml light on

n/s wiper worn & washer poor

play n/s rack inner joint

Fail 14 Aug 2013 72,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

STRONG ADVISE N/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLITTING

eml light on

n/s wiper worn & washer poor

play n/s rack inner joint

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aux belt badly cracked

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

hand brake pulls high

osr brake pipe corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aux belt badly cracked

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

hand brake pulls high

osr brake pipe corroding

strong advise - osf side light very dull

Pass 17 May 2011 57,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

N/S/F SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING TRACK ROD .

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 38,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads worn apx. 80%

front brakes are imbalanced efforts

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are cracked at outer edge through age, also are worn to 2/3mm. recommend replacement

n/s/r tyre worn heavily at inner edge

slight play in f/n/s wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2007 32,145 miles

cracks forming in o/s/r tyre, acceptable at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,785 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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PK03 VNT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,872 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 PK03 VNT, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PK03 VNT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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