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Y958 VGN

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,166 mi
Last recorded143,166 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 VGN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 143,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 143,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 141,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 129,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,470 miles

Centre section before backbox blowing

Offside Front Lower rear arm, balljoint has play.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 116,093 miles

both rear wheelbearings have play.

Pass 30 May 2013 108,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 100,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,140 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 81,403 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,547 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,817 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel rubbing on full lock against coolant pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2005 45,939 miles

advize both rear tyres and slight play in 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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Y958 VGN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y958 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.

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Y958 VGN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y958 VGN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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