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YV51 JCO

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 JCO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,363 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

under body damp with power steering fluid

Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

slight oil leak

under body damp with power steering fluid

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,669 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in offside rear tyre will not repair

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

several brake pipes sightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 56,669 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in offside rear tyre will not repair

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

several brake pipes sightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,393 miles

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

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

both front brake discs poor

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,321 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,191 miles

osf tyre near limit///// osr shock starting to leak fluid

Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,579 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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YV51 JCO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YV51 JCO, 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 YV51 JCO registered?

YV51 JCO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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