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LY51 EFS

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,330 mi
Last recorded128,330 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 128,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 128,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 128,297 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 123,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

cut in o/s front tyre outer sidewall [no cords visible]

fuel filter rusty

Fail 31 Dec 2013 123,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

cut in o/s front tyre outer sidewall [no cords visible]

fuel filter rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,744 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

car is wet

fuel neck is rusty

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2011 97,152 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 87,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,438 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,023 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,654 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,533 miles

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

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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LY51 EFS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY51 EFS, 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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LY51 EFS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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