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SP03 UDU

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,613 mi
Last recorded108,613 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 UDU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 108,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 108,613 miles

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 107,084 miles

Engine has oil leak.Centre and nsr seat belts starting to fluff.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 106,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine has oil leak.Centre and nsr seat belts starting to fluff.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 96,268 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,426 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 83,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,329 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,810 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,850 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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SP03 UDU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP03 UDU, 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.

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What year was SP03 UDU registered?

SP03 UDU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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