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AJ51 UPB

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,930 mi
Last recorded126,930 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UPB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 126,930 miles

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

wear on all discs and pads

wear on nearside rear rollbar link

Fail 17 Sep 2008 126,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

offside rear tyre pressure low

wear on all discs and pads

wear on nearside rear rollbar link

Pass 14 Jun 2007 111,891 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 111,883 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 111,878 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all four tyres worn on edges inside + outsides

Pass 18 Jan 2006 85,965 miles

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

stone chip in windscreen

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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AJ51 UPB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ51 UPB, 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 AJ51 UPB registered?

AJ51 UPB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AJ51 UPB safe to buy?

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