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DN02 VJY

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,332 mi
Last recorded133,332 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 VJY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,332 miles

n/s/f tyre chaffed on side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2014 122,653 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 122,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,702 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 117,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,881 miles

o/s headlamp cracked

spare wheel missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 97,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

off side headlamp cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2010 97,896 miles

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)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

off side headlamp cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,315 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 87,228 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,366 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres have wall damage and wearing on edges and different size to rear advise replacement

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,321 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 54,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 42,186 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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DN02 VJY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN02 VJY, 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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DN02 VJY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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