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PA02 GYR

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,645 mi
Last recorded161,645 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 GYR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 161,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on rear inner arch but non structural

fuel filter heavilly corroded

slight corrosion on underbody and components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 154,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

general underbody corrosion ( would advise underbody protection to be applied)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 153,685 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 153,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking rear to front (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 143,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 143,314 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 135,048 miles

Both front inner c.v boots slight moisture.

Exhaust middle to rear flange deteriorating.

Oil leak, possible oil filter leaking.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 135,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front inner c.v boots slight moisture.

Exhaust middle to rear flange deteriorating.

Oil leak, possible oil filter leaking.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 126,389 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 126,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,981 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 123,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 116,522 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 116,152 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 109,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 104,160 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 104,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 97,191 miles

play in nearside & offside steering rack

Pass 5 May 2006 70,308 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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PA02 GYR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PA02 GYR, 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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PA02 GYR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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