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Y97 FPR

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,443 mi
Last recorded76,443 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 FPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2011 76,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 76,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 101,922 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working, (Minimum requirement met).

Fail 23 Aug 2010 101,922 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre stop lamp not working, (Minimum requirement met).

wiper blades perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,363 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack joint

Pass 29 Aug 2008 89,396 miles

front number plate in poor condition

very slight wear in O/S sterring rack

Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,141 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,509 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 58,025 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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Y97 FPR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y97 FPR, 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 Y97 FPR registered?

Y97 FPR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y97 FPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 FPR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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