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VN02 ZBV

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,666 mi
Last recorded100,666 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 ZBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,666 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 100,666 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,415 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,619 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 92,573 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no coolant in reservoir tank

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,830 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,751 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,696 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 72,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,674 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,890 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,752 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres poor condition,seperation in tread pattern

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,488 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,708 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,708 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 16 Aug 2007 40,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,514 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 31,988 miles

o/s/f cv inner gator split leaking grease

replaced number plate bulbs DLB600501

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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VN02 ZBV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VN02 ZBV, 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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VN02 ZBV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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