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OV02 MUO

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,352 mi
Last recorded75,352 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 MUO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,352 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012

dash illumination lights not working

Fail 23 May 2012

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

dash illumination lights not working

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,449 miles

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

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

fuel tank damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,446 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

fuel tank damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,340 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Suspension components corroded

Underside covered in underseal

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,325 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Battery insecure

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Engine management light on

Front brake pads worn

Fuel tank damaged

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion on them

Rear brake pads worn

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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OV02 MUO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OV02 MUO, 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 OV02 MUO registered?

OV02 MUO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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The MOT history for OV02 MUO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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