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DE02 WKG

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,523 mi
Last recorded182,523 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 WKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 182,523 miles

All discs corroded

Both rear link bars have slight movement

High level stop light not working

N/S/F wheel bearing worn

O/S/F lower rear ball joint worn

Rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2020 182,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 181,761 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 181,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 180,129 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 180,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 178,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 170,978 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 164,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 162,604 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 154,200 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 144,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 129,787 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 119,884 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 119,884 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack to windscreen not bigger 40mm

near side front wiper split

near side light aim low

near side track rod end in ner has play

off side front tyer has side wall damage on outer wall

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 WKG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DE02 WKG, 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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DE02 WKG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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