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J44 SKL

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,444 mi
Last recorded109,444 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 SKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 109,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 104,662 miles

Front SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside HEADLIGHT POOR

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 104,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play SWIVEL (FRONT) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR

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

HEADLIGHTS POOR

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

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

Offside Rear Inner TYRE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 100,895 miles

N/S/F suspension arm, shock absorber bush split/weak.

O/S/R tyre getting low, inner edge

Front brake discs too small! Wrong discs fitted.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 100,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F suspension arm, shock absorber bush split/weak.

O/S/R tyre getting low, inner edge

Front brake discs too small! Wrong discs fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 94,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 94,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

N/S WIPER BLADE POOR

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,852 miles

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

N/S WIPER BLADE POOR

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,974 miles

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 84,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,453 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 78,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,005 miles

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F INNER TYRE WALL'S PERISHED [POOR]

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 72,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F INNER TYRE WALL'S PERISHED [POOR]

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,161 miles

Nearside front seatbelt twisted.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 59,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 50,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 42,282 miles

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres worn edges

Pass 16 May 2005 32,587 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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J44 SKL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J44 SKL, 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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J44 SKL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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