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NL02 HVD

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,581 mi
Last recorded114,581 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 HVD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,581 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front suspension arm play

oil leak

underside showing corrosion but not holed

Fail 7 Apr 2018 114,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all original (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front suspension arm play

oil leak

underside showing corrosion but not holed

Pass 11 Apr 2017 111,706 miles

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

both rear side panels starting to show corrosion also underside

slight rear bind on brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,288 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on underside of vehicle not excessive or within prescribed areas

park brake slightly sticking

Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,422 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 99,009 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2014 99,009 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,214 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 96,214 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,934 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 90,906 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes blacked making inspection hard

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

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

Front discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near side rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs starting to wear

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under body showing signs of corrsion

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,512 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,381 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake lamp not working

slight play offside track rod inner ball joint

Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre brake lamp not working

slight play offside track rod inner ball joint

Fail 25 Jun 2009 70,361 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2008 58,356 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 47,378 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 47,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,303 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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NL02 HVD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NL02 HVD, 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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NL02 HVD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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