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RE03 VCG

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,877 mi
Last recorded117,877 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 VCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 117,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly distorted

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2014 117,874 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly distorted

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2013 108,331 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 108,331 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Lower sills have slight corrosion

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 101,844 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 101,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 90,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 78,136 miles

slight wear in n.s.f. steering rack tie rod end

Pass 29 May 2007 63,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,250 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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RE03 VCG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE03 VCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE03 VCG registered?

RE03 VCG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is RE03 VCG safe to buy?

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