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PN51 YHH

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,722 mi
Last recorded189,722 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 YHH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 189,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Jan 2018 189,553 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint On limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2017 182,917 miles

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

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

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

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2017 182,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Feb 2016 174,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm and slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer sill cover poorly secured repairs recommended

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

battery insecure but not likely to fall from mounting

drivers seat back/base slightly wobbly but not insecure repairs recommended

front to rear brake pipe slight kink at bulk head not excessive

welding repairs under sealed

Fail 8 Feb 2016 174,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch multiple (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch multiple (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch multiple (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch multiple (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch multiple (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch multiple (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F wheel bearing NOT checked

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

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

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

battery loose

general chassis corrosion heavy underseal in wheel arches and underside

uneven rear footbrake application close to excessive

Fail 10 Feb 2015 168,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both front tyres are starting to split on the inner sidewalls

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills. Remedial repairs are recommended

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

offside rear wheel arch although corroded is not presenting any sharp edges

possible oil leak in the engine bay

various underbody suspension/steering rubber balljoint covers are starting to split

Pass 10 Feb 2015 168,603 miles

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

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

both front tyres are starting to split on the inner sidewalls

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills. Remedial repairs are recommended

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

offside rear wheel arch although corroded is not presenting any sharp edges

possible oil leak in the engine bay

various underbody suspension/steering rubber balljoint covers are starting to split

Pass 3 Jan 2014 161,470 miles

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

all brake discs poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2014 161,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

all brake discs poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2013 161,454 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 158,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

minor exhaust blow front exhaust

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 153,197 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads appear low

rear light cluster cracked

rear wiper torn

slight play in n/s/f lower swivel

Pass 4 Sep 2010 147,416 miles

both front wipers split

both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f wheel rim buckled

n/s/r wheel rim buckled

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f lower swivel

Fail 2 Sep 2010 147,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 138,376 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2008 124,685 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 124,677 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 104,140 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills

r/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both steering rack joints

Pass 21 Aug 2006 84,350 miles

child seat fitted center seat belt not checked †

covers fitted to outter sills

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 2 Sep 2005 66,718 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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PN51 YHH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PN51 YHH, 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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PN51 YHH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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