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LK52 VFN

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 VFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 109,649 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 98,304 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 98,088 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 98,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 98,086 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 88,109 miles

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

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

slight side to side movment n/s front wheel

Fail 10 Oct 2008 88,105 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,291 miles

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

excessive play offside inner track rod joint

front registration plate just secure enough

rear tyres low edges

slight play nearside inner track rod joint

Fail 19 Dec 2007 75,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

excessive play offside inner track rod joint

front registration plate just secure enough

front tyres low edges

rear tyres scrubbed at very inner shoulder

slight play nearside inner track rod joint

Fail 16 Oct 2006 32,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,294 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 10,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VFN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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