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DE02 FPU

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,571 mi
Last recorded109,571 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,571 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 105,036 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 105,036 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 101,164 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 101,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 95,942 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 95,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DE02 FPU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 75,945 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 DE02 FPU, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE02 FPU registered?

DE02 FPU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is DE02 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 FPU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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