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X981 NKO

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,955 mi
Last recorded102,955 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 NKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 102,955 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front indicator lense damaged

nearside rear of vehicle damaged

offside rear seatbelt webbing fluffing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 102,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front indicator lense damaged

nearside rear of vehicle damaged

offside rear seatbelt webbing fluffing

Pass 8 Feb 2014 92,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear vehicle body

exhaust system corroded

lower arm bushes worn

nearside front indicator lens damaged

wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,512 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear bumper damaged

Steel road wheel fitted to the nearside rear

Fail 24 Dec 2012 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear bumper damaged

Steel road wheel fitted to the nearside rear

Fail 10 Nov 2012 83,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

child seat fitted o/s/r. n/s/r bumper damaged. rear pads getting low. o/s/r chassis leg been jacked up on. both rear tyres bald on inner edge and very close to wear bands- required very soon. steel wheel fitted n/s/r.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,336 miles

n/s/r wheel is steel others are alloy, bumper damaged on n/s/r, o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and close to wear bands

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,030 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play at nearside steering track rod inner joint

Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play at nearside steering track rod inner joint

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,781 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre 3mm on edge

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,562 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 42,562 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 37,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn badly on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,946 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 29,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X981 NKO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X981 NKO, 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 X981 NKO registered?

X981 NKO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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