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HG02 EFW

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,514 mi
Last recorded115,514 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 EFW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 115,514 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Both rear wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Near side handbrake has lower performance effort

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,286 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 111,279 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,595 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2015 107,587 miles

Emissions not tested emissions (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,601 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 99,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,288 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 88,288 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2008 63,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2008 63,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,720 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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HG02 EFW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG02 EFW, 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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HG02 EFW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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