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OW02 FHC

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,471 mi
Last recorded121,471 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 FHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 121,471 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r back plate corroided

o/s/r/ back plate corroided

Pass 6 Dec 2013 112,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 112,654 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank breather corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 103,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank breather corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,411 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 93,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,373 miles

wiper blades torn

Fail 16 Nov 2010 67,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

wiper blades torn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,268 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,127 miles

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

corrosion build up on exhaust rear joint

exhaust downpipe flexi section weak and leaking slightly

exhaust downpipe heatshields loose and vibrating

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,884 miles

bulb fitted to nearside front main bulb beam

bulb fitted to nearside front sidelight

corrosion build up on fuel filler neck

corrosion build up on rear section of offside main metal brake pipe

nail lodged in tread area of offside rear tyre and wearing close to indicator level

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2006 50,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion build up on both rear brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,898 miles

corrosion build up on both rear brake discs

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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OW02 FHC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 OW02 FHC, 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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OW02 FHC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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