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V747 GKW

2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,756 mi
Last recorded81,756 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant94,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 GKW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

corrosion to rear wheel arches

engine warning lamp illuminated

fuel tank filler pipe and overflow pipe heavily corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lazy (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strongly suspect offside tie rod joint ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,803 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod suspected ()

fuel filler pipes heavy corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high no adjustment (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding after application of parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod suspected ()

fuel filler pipes heavy corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,594 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,967 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 72,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear washer switches transposed

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,698 miles

slight play o/s/r a.r.b link

brake fluid level low

front tyres worn and slight bludge in o/s/f

washer opperation not correct way round

Fail 15 Jun 2012 67,698 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)

brake fluid level low

front tyres worn and slight bludge in o/s/f

slight play o/s/r a.r.b link

washer opperation not correct way round

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,998 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 64,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 61,574 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2010 61,524 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

crack in front no plate

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,764 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 58,723 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,316 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

petrol tank pipes rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,754 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 47,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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V747 GKW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V747 GKW, 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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V747 GKW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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