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DE52 ZFC

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ZFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 96,987 miles

Both sides front inner wheel arch covers adrift, rubs on wheels and tyres.

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

Fan belt deteriorated

Front and rear accident damage. Front registration plinth slightly conceals registration plate.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear light cluster loose

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 May 2010 96,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Both sides front inner wheel arch covers adrift and rubs on wheel and tyres.

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Fan belt cracking

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

Front and rear accident damage. Front plinth slightly conceals registration plate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear light cluster loose

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 81,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,661 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 70,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,783 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 ZFC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

DE52 ZFC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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