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MV52 XBL

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,529 mi
Last recorded94,529 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 XBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,529 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle on inner side

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r tyre has slight wear on inner tread

Fail 3 Mar 2012 94,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle on inner side

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r tyre has slight wear on inner tread

Pass 5 Mar 2011 89,056 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 89,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,652 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 86,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,424 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 78,424 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,105 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 56,098 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 35,585 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2005 35,585 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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MV52 XBL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV52 XBL, 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 MV52 XBL registered?

MV52 XBL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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