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YD51 YKT

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,273 mi
Last recorded130,273 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 YKT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 130,273 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear service brake efficiency lower than expected, attention recommended.

general corrosion.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,352 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on n/side and o/side rear wheel arches

The rear brakes require service or repair.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 124,271 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Extensive surface corrosion on n/side and o/side rear wheel arches

The rear brakes require service or repair.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,648 miles

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)

Fail 22 May 2015 115,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 108,888 miles

Gear oil leak

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 108,888 miles

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

Gear oil leak

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 103,085 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 15 May 2012 95,871 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 95,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 89,761 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 89,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 84,833 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 84,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

note both head lamps adjusted on site

Pass 16 May 2009 79,010 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 79,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 73,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,545 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 63,418 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 51,646 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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YD51 YKT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YD51 YKT, 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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YD51 YKT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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