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Y972 JDE

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,703 mi
Last recorded104,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 JDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,703 miles

Front Disk in poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Disk in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2016 104,701 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Disk in poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Disk in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,222 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corrosion front and rear

Fail 24 Jun 2014 94,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corrosion front and rear

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,312 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has surface corrosion throughout

Fail 25 Jun 2013 93,312 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,441 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 91,381 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

2x rack ends slight play

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,303 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,331 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,562 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic over sills fitted

small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2008 62,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 62,306 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,564 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,717 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.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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Y972 JDE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y972 JDE, 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 Y972 JDE registered?

Y972 JDE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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