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R517 GJL

2009 Mitsubishi Galant

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,463 mi
Last recorded120,463 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Galant102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 GJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 120,463 miles

Rear D BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,281 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 111,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,206 miles

Brakes not tested no fuel

Emissions not tested

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2015 93,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes not tested no fuel

Emissions not tested

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2014 85,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 83,974 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,147 miles

both lower control arm inner bushs perished (X2 per side)

exhaust emissions very slow to respond

Pass 19 May 2011 81,774 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,931 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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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R517 GJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 102,750 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 R517 GJL, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R517 GJL registered?

R517 GJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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