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SO51 AYY

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,269 mi
Last recorded72,269 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 AYY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear wheel arch rusty.

underside of car very rusty.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,730 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,185 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 67,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,312 miles

Nearside main steel brake pipe surface rust.

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 65,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside main steel brake pipe surface rust.

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,972 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 54,959 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted.

Prevent further corrosion of rear suspension/cross-member.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,045 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,042 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 44,399 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,946 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,972 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 25,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,577 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 21,577 miles

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

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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SO51 AYY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO51 AYY, 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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SO51 AYY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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