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RG51 ASO

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 ASO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 122,530 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 122,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 115,789 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 115,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 114,402 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 13 Nov 2010 114,402 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2009 105,963 miles

exhaust corroded/leaking

oil level low/oil leak also

play in offside of steering rack close to failing

Fail 21 Oct 2009 105,876 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded/leaking

oil level low/oil leak also

play in offside of steering rack close to failing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 97,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 86,345 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 86,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,899 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005

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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RG51 ASO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RG51 ASO, 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 RG51 ASO registered?

RG51 ASO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RG51 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 ASO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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