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NJ52 KSO

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,181 mi
Last recorded83,181 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 KSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2009 83,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,990 miles

Battery insecure

all rear bootfloor is slightly distorted due to previous accident damage but rigid and structually sound

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis leg under middle of passenger floorpan slightly distorted

power steering level on minimum

Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod 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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NJ52 KSO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ52 KSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ52 KSO?

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What year was NJ52 KSO registered?

NJ52 KSO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is NJ52 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 KSO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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