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V206 HDL

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,735 mi
Last recorded130,735 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV206 HDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 130,735 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

C.V. grease on N/S outer C.V. boot and hub

Engine oil leak, P.A.S. oil leak. Underside of engine, O/S/F suspension and O/S/F bodywork covered in oil. Oil dripping -- unable to find cause

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 11 Feb 2012 130,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

C.V. grease on N/S outer C.V. boot and hub

Engine oil leak, P.A.S. oil leak. Underside of engine, O/S/F suspension and O/S/F bodywork covered in oil. Oil dripping -- unable to find cause

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 31 Jan 2011

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front and rear cross-members are corroded

rear suspension components corroded

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 29 Jan 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front and rear cross-members are corroded

rear suspension components corroded

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 4 Feb 2010 121,890 miles

front no plate cracked

front tyres wearing on edges

play in n/s/f lower ball joint. when jacked up

slight play in o/s/f link

Fail 2 Feb 2010 121,890 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on edges

play in n/s/f lower ball joint. when jacked up

slight play in o/s/f link

Pass 31 Jan 2009 117,192 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak / wind screen damaged / front /rear no plates cracked / o/s/f repeater discolouring / body damage

Fail 17 Oct 2008 117,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2007 99,088 miles

slight play to front ball joints

Fail 25 Jun 2007 98,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2006 93,270 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 93,270 miles

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

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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V206 HDL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V206 HDL, 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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V206 HDL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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