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Y97 JCH

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,496 mi
Last recorded115,496 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 JCH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,496 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 112,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,838 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 102,335 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 102,314 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 99,373 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 99,373 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,251 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,481 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,921 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 73,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,415 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 65,224 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 JCH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JCH, 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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Y97 JCH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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