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JIA 7554

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,726 mi
Last recorded40,726 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIA 7554
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,726 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 40,724 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,040 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakes will soon need attention.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 38,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakes will soon need attention.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,074 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 35,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,966 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2010 30,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,390 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 26,390 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,430 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 22,430 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JIA 7554 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JIA 7554, 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 JIA 7554 registered?

JIA 7554 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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