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FB52 AKN

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 AKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 87,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four 215/45/r17 91v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all steel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 87,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underbody (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 87,078 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underbody (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,788 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,788 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,437 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,437 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,800 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 79,800 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,959 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 69,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,272 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 62,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,864 miles

Nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition

nearside and offside rear windows dark

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,063 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,218 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to seat folded down

Pass 29 Nov 2005 31,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 28,626 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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FB52 AKN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FB52 AKN, 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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FB52 AKN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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