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HG51 RHK

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,331 mi
Last recorded170,331 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 RHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 170,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside wax oiled

Fail 6 Sep 2019 170,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside wax oiled

Pass 24 Jul 2018 169,455 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2016 161,737 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel filler cap ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

various oil leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2016 161,737 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel filler cap ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Oct 2015 149,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front play in inner rack arm

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

BRAKE TEST NOT CONDUCTED DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAK

Fail 16 Oct 2015 149,605 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle across underbody (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking both rear steel brake pipes hevily corroded and leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front play in inner rack arm

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

BRAKE TEST NOT CONDUCTED DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAK

Pass 16 Oct 2014 137,697 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 137,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,390 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 128,385 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 115,709 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 115,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Jan 2012 107,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2012 107,559 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,776 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 96,776 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,169 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 83,169 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,264 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,098 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)

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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HG51 RHK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HG51 RHK, 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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HG51 RHK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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