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NJ51 KNE

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,186 mi
Last recorded38,186 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 KNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 38,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 38,163 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Rears (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Fronts & rears (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank strap /guard corroded

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle & suspension components

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion front Inner wings & across baulkhead

Unable to see condition of brake pipes due to covering of grease

Fail 18 Apr 2016 38,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Rears (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Fronts & rears (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank strap /guard corroded

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle & suspension components

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion front Inner wings & across baulkhead

Unable to see condition of brake pipes due to covering of grease

Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,558 miles

Chassi and floor corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 36,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Chassi and floor corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,460 miles

Brakes low

Floor corroded slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2013 29,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

heat shield on fuel tank corroded

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2012 29,023 miles

body has corrosion

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

body has corrosion

slighy play in o/s steering arm

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,766 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,725 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 1 May 2008 14,834 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 14,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake back plate corroded

plastic skirts fitted unable to examine outer sills

Pass 24 May 2007 11,871 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 7,675 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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NJ51 KNE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ51 KNE, 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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NJ51 KNE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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