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RD51 GZS

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,458 mi
Last recorded75,458 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 GZS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 75,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,835 miles

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

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

advise handbrake adjustment

corrosion on n/s/r inner quarter

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,662 miles

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

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

slight corrosiom o/s/r inner quater

Pass 2 Aug 2014 71,757 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,366 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,007 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,426 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,160 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 66,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 59,128 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 59,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,528 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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RD51 GZS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZS, 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 RD51 GZS registered?

RD51 GZS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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