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LB02 CMY

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,411 mi
Last recorded76,411 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 CMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 76,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,179 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 13 May 2013 72,015 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 May 2012 64,742 miles

engine oil leak poss rocker cover gasket

nsr indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 9 May 2012 64,742 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak poss rocker cover gasket

nsr indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 18 May 2011 61,634 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 61,634 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 57,451 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 51,728 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2008 44,012 miles

Front number plate loose

N/S/F Wheel damaged on the inside

Fail 13 May 2008 44,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate loose

N/S/F Wheel damaged on the inside

Pass 29 May 2007 37,764 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 37,763 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,412 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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LB02 CMY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc 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 LB02 CMY, 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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LB02 CMY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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