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RD51 FRN

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,102 mi
Last recorded77,102 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 FRN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,102 miles

n/s steering rack inner ball joint slightly worn

Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s steering rack inner ball joint slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s inner tie rod worn

Fail 11 Aug 2012 71,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s inner tie rod worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,854 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak on back of engine

play in n/s/f inner tie rod

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,142 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2010 55,142 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,594 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 47,594 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,783 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,743 miles

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

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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RD51 FRN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RD51 FRN, 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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RD51 FRN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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