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W997 WAD

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,619 mi
Last recorded101,619 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 WAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 101,619 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,131 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 96,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,676 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,869 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,822 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 90,822 miles

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

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

rear brake disks

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,642 miles

offside rear brake disk slightly pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,477 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 83,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,861 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 78,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,343 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 74,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 58,535 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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W997 WAD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc 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 W997 WAD, 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 W997 WAD registered?

W997 WAD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W997 WAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 WAD 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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