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LK52 VEM

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,800 mi
Last recorded201,800 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 VEM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 201,800 miles

Offside Front brake disc is distorted

Nearside Front excess play in rack end joint

Fail 28 Oct 2015 201,800 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc is distorted

Nearside Front excess play in rack end joint

Pass 6 Nov 2014 187,401 miles

rear section of exhaust badly corroded and blowing on joint

Fail 6 Nov 2014 187,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear section of exhaust badly corroded and blowing on joint

Pass 7 Nov 2013 177,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 160,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r anti-roll bar link has slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2012 160,612 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r anti-roll bar link has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2011 147,310 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2011 147,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 138,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres just in limit , need attn soon 2/ exh rusted but not blowing at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2009 130,121 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 115,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 115,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 98,523 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,067 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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LK52 VEM 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 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 LK52 VEM, 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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LK52 VEM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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