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ExpiredMileage
78,057 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear wheels differant size to front wheels fitted as are the tyre size.
o/s/r tyre inside edge worn
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
rear discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear discs pitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Galant?
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SM52 EBL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 SM52 EBL, 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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SM52 EBL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 13 December 2002.
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