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Y981 JDV

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,624 mi
Last recorded176,624 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 JDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 176,624 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 176,624 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 176,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front and rear brake disc surfaces moderatly corroded.

o/s/r metal brake pipe moderatly corroded.

oil level near minimum limits.

reverse lamps inoperative.

sill covers fitted to vehicle, therefore restricting full inspection.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 171,175 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 166,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 161,256 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 161,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 143,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 115,006 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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Y981 JDV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y981 JDV, 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 Y981 JDV registered?

Y981 JDV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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