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MC02 AHX

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,561 mi
Last recorded76,561 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 AHX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

N/S/R light lense damaged

O/S/F fog light missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 76,446 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

N/S/R light lense damaged

O/S/F fog light missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,466 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 69,396 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,280 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 55,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,773 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust blow

Fail 21 Jun 2012 50,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear centre seatbelt missing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to legal limit in places

rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to legal limit in places

rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,010 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside rear shocker damp

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,010 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside rear shocker damp

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,231 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 39,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,612 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

o/s/r shocker weeping

Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,331 miles

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

both rear tyre wearing on inside edge

front disc slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn to legal limit

corrosion on front brake discs

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,622 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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MC02 AHX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MC02 AHX, 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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MC02 AHX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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