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SV51 LUZ

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,591 mi
Last recorded95,591 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 LUZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 95,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 90,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,043 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 78,025 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,878 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 63,644 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 54,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,916 miles

see original advisory sheet for details

Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,555 miles

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

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)

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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SV51 LUZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV51 LUZ, 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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SV51 LUZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 24 February 2002.

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