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RG51 BHU

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,268 mi
Last recorded70,268 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,268 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,753 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight damadge to front underbody

small cut in ost sidewall of tyre

stonchips to screen

Fail 1 Apr 2011 66,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damage and corrosion to sills

damage to osf tyre wall

damage to under vehicle chassis legs

front discs worn

front inner wheel arches trims slightly loose

front tyres worn on edges

osr light unit lens cracked

outer sills covered

play in steering arms

rear no.plate poor

signs of front wheel touching on lock

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 48,970 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 45,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,114 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside 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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RG51 BHU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RG51 BHU, 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 BHU registered?

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

Is RG51 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 BHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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