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Y948 VGN

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,052 mi
Last recorded67,052 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 VGN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,052 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 67,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,881 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 56,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,058 miles

ADVISE HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY LOW AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW

Fail 25 Apr 2007 40,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,852 miles

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

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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Y948 VGN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 86,105 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 Y948 VGN, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y948 VGN registered?

Y948 VGN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y948 VGN safe to buy?

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