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FB02 HWE

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,030 mi
Last recorded96,030 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 HWE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,829 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,337 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,949 miles

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

front shockers leaking slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2011 75,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front shockers leaking slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,195 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyres on legal limit(worn on inner edges)

corrosion to all underbody areas,including exhaust sections and fuel filler pipes

engine management light on

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow from front pipe(heavily corroded)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 70,191 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres on legal limit(worn on inner edges)

corrosion to all underbody areas,including exhaust sections and fuel filler pipes

engine management light on

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow from front pipe(heavily corroded)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,400 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.Engine management light on .

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,400 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.Engine management light on .

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Dec 2007 61,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engin management light stays on

Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,347 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 55,347 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,184 miles

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END BALL JOINT

Fail 1 Mar 2006 47,050 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FB02 HWE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FB02 HWE, 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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FB02 HWE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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