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DG51 FYJ

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,863 mi
Last recorded157,863 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant86,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2021 157,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm has slight play needs further investigation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 145,630 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 145,630 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 136,798 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 130,286 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 112,640 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 112,506 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 94,985 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cuts in inner sidewall but no cords visible

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,552 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 78,836 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 78,836 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 64,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 48,620 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 43,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 32,225 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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DG51 FYJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG51 FYJ, 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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DG51 FYJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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