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YD51 YKY

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,638 mi
Last recorded58,638 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 YKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded with hole but not structural

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 58,638 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded with hole but not structural

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,196 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion along underside of vehicle around structural areas

offside front brake binding slightly

small hole to nearside rear behind bumper out of prescribed area

spare tyre worn on inner edge to zero mm

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,256 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges close to legal limit

both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion along underside of vehicle around structural areas

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,096 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 56,096 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,614 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,076 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 47,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,672 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,706 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,453 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 34,227 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

advise slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,859 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 YKY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD51 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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