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CA51 MVX

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,671 mi
Last recorded141,671 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 MVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 141,671 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both side rear inner wheel arch has corrosion.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 131,018 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 128,006 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 123,653 miles

front lower cross member corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2010 123,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front lower cross member corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2010 123,644 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front lower cross member corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 113,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside mirror glass is damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2007 101,568 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 101,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 98,255 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 72,421 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 72,421 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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CA51 MVX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CA51 MVX, 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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CA51 MVX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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