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V74 MCR

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Lpg 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,182 mi
Last recorded159,182 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 MCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 159,182 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 155,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 155,064 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 152,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 152,466 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 147,834 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 147,834 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 142,793 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 142,793 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 137,594 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 129,458 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 129,458 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 122,178 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 121,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 110,723 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 110,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2007 97,801 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 97,566 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISED. CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM. CORROSION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 87,663 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 87,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 79,401 miles

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

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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V74 MCR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 94,826 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 V74 MCR, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V74 MCR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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