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L50 DMC

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,611 mi
Last recorded109,611 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 DMC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 80,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,568 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 54,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,239 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 42,346 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low.

Front number plate damaged.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,346 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low.

Front number plate damaged.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,654 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 37,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,753 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,143 miles

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

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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L50 DMC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L50 DMC, 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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L50 DMC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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