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V842 EDX

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 EDX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint tight / creeks when turned

Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint tight / creeks when turned

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,141 miles

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

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges and slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Jul 2010 66,141 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,094 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,176 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,215 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,205 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside 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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V842 EDX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V842 EDX, 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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What year was V842 EDX registered?

V842 EDX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V842 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V842 EDX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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