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FP52 HWM

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,694 mi
Last recorded149,694 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HWM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 149,694 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn close to cords on inner shoulders

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 149,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres heavily worn close to cords on inner shoulders

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 137,619 miles

N/S + O/S front tyres worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 137,618 miles

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

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

N/S + O/S front tyres worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 131,612 miles

Battery loose but secured by strap

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine check lamp illuminated

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 131,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Battery loose but secured by strap

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine check lamp illuminated

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 129,318 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light not working

engine management light on

Fail 20 Aug 2013 129,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outside edge

centre brake light not working

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 126,119 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 115,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 109,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,747 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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FP52 HWM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP52 HWM, 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 FP52 HWM registered?

FP52 HWM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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