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V116 FAW

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,959 mi
Last recorded63,959 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 FAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,959 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly scored & corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake discs slightly scored & corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,542 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,542 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,183 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Multi link suspension has slight deterioration in all bushes

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

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

side skirts fitted to vehicle

slight play in steering rack

unable tpo visaully examine brakes at hubs

Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,477 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,343 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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V116 FAW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 94,826 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 V116 FAW, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V116 FAW registered?

V116 FAW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V116 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V116 FAW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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