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DE51 KNM

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,506 mi
Last recorded101,506 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 KNM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre castellated

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre castellated

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clean and wax oil all prescribed areas

engine management light on dash

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,435 miles

exhaust correded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust correded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,836 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 86,748 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,793 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,517 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,437 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,405 miles

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

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

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,259 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 68,259 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,355 miles

slight play in rack & pinion (offside)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 61,063 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 46,828 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DE51 KNM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE51 KNM, 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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DE51 KNM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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