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DY52 VBV

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,077 mi
Last recorded118,077 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2008 118,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

this vehicle has been involved in an accident. inside the boot there is excessive damage but its not within a prescribed area. and does not effect the suspension or brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2007 109,904 miles

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

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

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2006 99,670 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 90,703 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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DY52 VBV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY52 VBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY52 VBV registered?

DY52 VBV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is DY52 VBV safe to buy?

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