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H246 FRV

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,617 mi
Last recorded94,617 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH246 FRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,617 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,260 miles

poor beam pattern from both h/lamps

prop shaft centre mounts advanced wear

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Jul 2007 92,110 miles

exhaust poor condition

front flexis poor condition

play in o/s front track rod end

unable to see any play in rear steering an suspesion joints

Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,589 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 89,589 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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H246 FRV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H246 FRV, 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 H246 FRV registered?

H246 FRV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is H246 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H246 FRV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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