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Y971 UPY

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,386 mi
Last recorded101,386 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 UPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 101,386 miles

Boot floor damaged & split at rear panel connection

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Engine management warning light displayed constantly

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner of tread

Oil leak

Rear panel damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2011 101,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Boot floor damaged & split at rear panel connection

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Engine management warning light displayed constantly

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner of tread

Oil leak

Rear panel damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2010 91,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 85,750 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 85,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 70,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,388 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,597 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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Y971 UPY 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 Y971 UPY, 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 Y971 UPY registered?

Y971 UPY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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