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W172 AEG

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,405 mi
Last recorded107,405 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 AEG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 107,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 107,387 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

fuel filler neck pipe corroding

slight play in nearside front top ball joint

Pass 5 Aug 2008 100,651 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,578 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 87,578 miles

n/s/f rack end has slight movement

Fail 16 Aug 2006 87,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f rack end has slight movement

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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W172 AEG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W172 AEG, 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 W172 AEG registered?

W172 AEG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W172 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 AEG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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