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BJ51 LML

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LML
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,605 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 111,702 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 111,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 105,722 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 88,056 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on iner and outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2010 88,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre wearing on iner and outer edge

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,011 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,958 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 73,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,817 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers very noisey but do clear screen

rear number plate slight water ingress

Fail 17 Oct 2005 39,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,280 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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BJ51 LML is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ51 LML, 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 BJ51 LML registered?

BJ51 LML is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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