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Y98 JCH

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,417 mi
Last recorded76,417 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 JCH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,417 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 76,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,724 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,707 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 66,707 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,600 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,031 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 53,944 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,888 miles

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

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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Y98 JCH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver 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 Y98 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y98 JCH registered?

Y98 JCH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y98 JCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 JCH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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