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RF51 OCD

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,572 mi
Last recorded104,572 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 OCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,857 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 99,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,468 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,018 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,963 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 73,920 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,903 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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RF51 OCD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF51 OCD, 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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RF51 OCD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RF51 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 OCD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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