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W78 UDG

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,782 mi
Last recorded86,782 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 UDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 86,554 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 86,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

2 Child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

N/S/F and O/S/F Windows have been tinted

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S Drive shaft inner rubber boot split

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

When vehicle was presented the engine oil was very low, put 1 ltr engine oil in

Pass 17 Aug 2009 720,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 71,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,510 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2008 58,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,271 miles

ADVISE BABY SEAT AT N/S/R CANT FULLY TEST THAT SEATBELT

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE GROOVED ON BOTH SIDEWALLS ( POSSIBLE RUN FLAT DAMAGE )

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F STEERING RACK KNUCKLES BECOMING WORN

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE HEAVILY BALD ON INSIDE EDGE AND SEVERAL CRACKS AND SPLITS PRESENT ON INNER SIDEWALL

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 45,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ADVISE BABBY SEAT AT N/S/R CANT FULLY TEST THAT SEATBELT

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE HEAVILY BALD ON INSIDE EDGE AND SEVERAL CRACKS AND SPLITS PRESENT ON INNER SIDEWALL

N/S/R TYRE GROOVED ON BOTH SIDEWALLS ( POSSIBLE RUN FLAT DAMAGED )

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,544 miles

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

excessive travel on handbrake lever

slight play in o/s front steering rack

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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W78 UDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W78 UDG, 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 W78 UDG registered?

W78 UDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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