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Y96 GAU

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,947 mi
Last recorded91,947 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 GAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 91,947 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,759 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 80,751 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nearside front inner wheel arch liners insecure

underside corroding in various places

Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,803 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 77,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs poor condition

offside rear brake pipe near fuel tank corroding badly

Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,314 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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Y96 GAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver 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 Y96 GAU, 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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What year was Y96 GAU registered?

Y96 GAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y96 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 GAU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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