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MV02 KZZ

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,660 mi
Last recorded84,660 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 KZZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,650 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,030 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,026 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 80,901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,929 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,203 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 67,202 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

engine MIL on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,604 miles

offside rear handbrake low effort

Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,604 miles

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

offside rear handbrake low effort

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,750 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,186 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight tread seperation noted on offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2008 37,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight tread seperation noted on offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,077 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,077 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,666 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,666 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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MV02 KZZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc 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 MV02 KZZ, 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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MV02 KZZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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