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P9 HVJ

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,457 mi
Last recorded79,457 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 HVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,457 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

there is an oil leak from the sump, due to corrosion of the sump

Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

there is an oil leak from the sump, due to corrosion of the sump

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,618 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 51,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Steering arm has slight play on its inner joint

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 41,950 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Steering arm has slight play on its inner joint.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,911 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 21,755 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 21,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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P9 HVJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P9 HVJ, 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 P9 HVJ registered?

P9 HVJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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