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DE52 DLK

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DLK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2013 80,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and rear tyres worn to the limit

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,661 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn to the limit

Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2012 69,911 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2010 54,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

slight play in N/S & O/S of steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front inner brake discs pitted

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,301 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front inner brake discs pitted

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,044 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,319 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,939 miles

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

tyres are perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2005 13,169 miles

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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DE52 DLK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE52 DLK, 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 DE52 DLK registered?

DE52 DLK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DE52 DLK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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