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GD02 VYC

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,878 mi
Last recorded77,878 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2014 77,878 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,878 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,241 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge and slight deteroiration on the outer wall

Offside front lower shock absorber fixing bolt may be incomplete

Offside rear tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

Slight distorsion to nearside front road wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,554 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak o/s front gear oil / power steering

Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,554 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak o/s front gear oil / power steering

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage n/s/r tyre side wall

slight leak power steering pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,472 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,279 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GD02 VYC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD02 VYC, 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 GD02 VYC registered?

GD02 VYC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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