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SO51 HGY

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,152 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 96,149 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,533 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 82,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2009 82,632 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,309 miles

advisory slight corrosion on both rear sections of main brake pipes

advisory slight damage on underside of vehicle ,has been grounded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,913 miles

advisory o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 26 Nov 2007 62,903 miles

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

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

advisory o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,725 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 51,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,793 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 44,746 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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SO51 HGY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO51 HGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO51 HGY?

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What year was SO51 HGY registered?

SO51 HGY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is SO51 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 HGY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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