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BJ51 BWC

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,970 mi
Last recorded177,970 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 177,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 177,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 175,946 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack arm

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 175,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front play in steering rack arm

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 173,572 miles

engine oil low 1ltr oil

steering play in nearside front rack arm

Pass 13 Jan 2014 171,762 miles

Oil leak

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

steering play in nearside front rack arm

tyres 225/45/17 both front 2,5mm

Fail 26 Nov 2012 169,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 169,934 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 167,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

battery went flat

plastic covers on both outter sills & all underside componants corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 167,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

battery went flat

plastic covers on both outter sills & all underside componants corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 166,146 miles

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

steering slight play in nearside front rack arm

Pass 3 Mar 2010 163,529 miles

may req cam belt

tyres offside front bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2010 163,529 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyres offside front bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 159,199 miles

exhaust has rattle & slight blow front joint

may req cam, belt as high mileage

Fail 24 Feb 2009 159,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust has rattle & slight blow front joint

may req cam, belt as high mileage

Pass 25 Jan 2008 155,469 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Jan 2007 135,537 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 114,331 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BJ51 BWC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ51 BWC, 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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BJ51 BWC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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