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HY52 AKK

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,580 mi
Last recorded140,580 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 AKK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 140,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at rear joint (7.1.2)

front bumper is insecure

front to rear metal brake pipe is corroded

sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 29 Oct 2016 140,544 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner ball joints are worn to excess (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at rear joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper is insecure

front to rear metal brake pipe is corroded

sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2015 128,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring heavily rusted

both front tyres wearing close to limits

Fail 16 Oct 2015 128,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring heavily rusted

both front tyres wearing close to limits

Fail 8 Oct 2014 120,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 120,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 101,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excess play to steering rack.

nearside front indicator lens broken.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 91,393 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2010 79,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,683 miles

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,071 miles

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

crack in front number plate

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,071 miles

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

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

crack in front number plate

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2008 57,274 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 57,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 43,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

sill trims fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,754 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

sill trims fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

power stering fluid level below minimum, but no leaks visible

sills covered by trims

Fail 4 Oct 2006 29,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

power stering fluid level below minimum, but no leaks visible

sills covered by trims

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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HY52 AKK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HY52 AKK, 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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HY52 AKK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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