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X945 JMW

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,538 mi
Last recorded155,538 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX945 JMW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 155,538 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers fitted

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 30 May 2013 155,321 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

sill covers fitted

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 28 Jun 2012 142,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 142,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 128,288 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 128,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 111,984 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2010 111,976 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2009 93,554 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 93,554 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,295 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 79,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2007 67,742 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 67,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 57,025 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 57,025 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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X945 JMW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X945 JMW, 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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X945 JMW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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