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BG51 YFB

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,093 mi
Last recorded14,093 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,093 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 14,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 136,748 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 136,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 130,819 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 130,819 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 124,380 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 124,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 111,480 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 111,469 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 95,562 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 95,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearoil leaking around nearside driveshaft where fitted into gearbox possible seal failure

nearside front wheel rim damaged on inner bead

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 YFB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BG51 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

BG51 YFB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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