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BG51 OEX

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,189 mi
Last recorded142,189 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

out sills covered with body kit

Pass 22 Apr 2015 134,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 127,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 120,307 miles

Two screws in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 112,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,111 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 103,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,230 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 88,185 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,971 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 84,971 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 77,544 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 71,088 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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BG51 OEX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG51 OEX, 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 BG51 OEX registered?

BG51 OEX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BG51 OEX safe to buy?

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