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K40 JRD

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,036 mi
Last recorded139,036 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 JRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 139,036 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake travel close to reserve limit

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2012 139,020 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot loaded full inspection not possible

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

slight blow from front of eexhaust

vehicle getting rusty underside in places

Pass 23 Nov 2011 133,091 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 133,091 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 130,020 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight run out on o/s/f/ brack disc

Pass 11 Dec 2009 119,728 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 118,981 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 118,981 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 98,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 85,448 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 70,767 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)

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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K40 JRD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,872 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 K40 JRD, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K40 JRD registered?

K40 JRD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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