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RE51 PFF

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,875 mi
Last recorded123,875 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 PFF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,875 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2012 123,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Pass 31 May 2011 118,611 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 108,546 miles

Fan belt in poor condition

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 108,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fan belt in poor condition

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,684 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 94,647 miles

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

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

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake disc outer faces heavily pitted

nearside front brake disc outer face pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake waver on front nearside of 50 B/F Kgs

front wiper blades smearing screen

rear off side tyre wearing on inner edge

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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RE51 PFF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RE51 PFF, 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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RE51 PFF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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