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V870 OAN

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,869 mi
Last recorded104,869 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 OAN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,577 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,633 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 94,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 87,582 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,393 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 82,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,591 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,535 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,898 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 69,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,315 miles

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,492 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 38,528 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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V870 OAN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V870 OAN, 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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V870 OAN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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