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YG51 AVL

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,749 mi
Last recorded144,749 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 AVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2010 144,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 144,749 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 129,836 miles

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

nearside front steering rack end has slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2009 129,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2008 120,503 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 120,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 112,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 104,588 miles

front & rear brake pads becoming low

movement in nsf steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2005 96,450 miles

steering rack has slight play

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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YG51 AVL 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 YG51 AVL, 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 YG51 AVL registered?

YG51 AVL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is YG51 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 AVL 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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