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FL52 UPV

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,473 mi
Last recorded62,473 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 UPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 62,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 71,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,000 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 44,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 40,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,149 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,806 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,651 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 28,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,174 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 25,174 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,360 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 72,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,132 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 10,928 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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FL52 UPV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL52 UPV, 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 FL52 UPV registered?

FL52 UPV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 25 December 2002.

Is FL52 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 UPV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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