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SP52 WMO

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,709 mi
Last recorded134,709 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 WMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 134,709 miles

all four tyres wearing on the inner edges

e.m.l light on

offside front inner track rod has slight play

underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2013 134,696 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres wearing on the inner edges

e.m.l light on

offside front inner track rod has slight play

underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2012 130,107 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER AND INNER EDGES

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT SECTION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

FUEL FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED

VEHICLE VERY DIRTY ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 13 Jan 2011 124,722 miles

brake fluid low

exhaust system very corroded

n/s screen wash inop

o/s/f road wheel buckled on inner edge

o/s/r handbrake reading low

o/s/r road wheel buckled on inner edgr

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate smudged

slight front brake distortion

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint at front

Fail 6 Jan 2011 124,684 miles

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

brake fluid low

exhaust system very corroded

n/s screen wash inop

o/s/f road wheel buckled on inner edge

o/s/r handbrake reading low

o/s/r road wheel buckled on inner edgr

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate smudged

slight front brake distortion

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint at front

Fail 8 Jan 2010 120,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 120,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 111,599 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 101,216 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

slight play in n/s/f steering track rod

Fail 21 Dec 2006 92,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 92,342 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2005 85,247 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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SP52 WMO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black 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 SP52 WMO, 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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What year was SP52 WMO registered?

SP52 WMO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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The MOT history for SP52 WMO 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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