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LX02 RTZ

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,828 mi
Last recorded185,828 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 RTZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 185,828 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 180,395 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 174,055 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 174,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 162,094 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cuts in tyre wall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,686 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,149 miles

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

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

eml on

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 29 Feb 2008 85,721 miles

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

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

wiper blades split but clearing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,415 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 58,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,712 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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LX02 RTZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX02 RTZ, 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 LX02 RTZ registered?

LX02 RTZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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