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SD52 AHO

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

85,859 mi
Last recorded85,859 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 AHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,875 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 80,861 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 80,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2011 74,494 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear floor impact damage

Fail 2 May 2011 74,494 miles

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear floor impact damage

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel filler spout corroded and showing signs of previous leakage

Fail 11 Mar 2010 67,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

fuel filler spout corroded and showing signs of previous leakage

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,270 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 52,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres just about worn onto the tread band 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres just about worn onto the tread band 3mm

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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SD52 AHO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 SD52 AHO, 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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SD52 AHO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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