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VO02 GUJ

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,972 mi
Last recorded113,972 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 GUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 113,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust has a slight blow by cat

front bumper damaged

gear box seal slightly leaking

near side front door damaged

off side front tyre side wall damaged

off side rear tyre inner side wall damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

gear box leaking from seal

near side front and off side front brake discs slightly lipped

near side front door damaged

off side front steering arm slight play

off side front tyre side wall damaged

off side rear quarter damaged

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2016 111,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back one (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 1.6 and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

gear box leaking from seal

near side front and off side front brake discs slightly lipped

near side front door damaged

off side front steering arm slight play

off side front tyre side wall damaged

off side rear quarter damaged

off side rear tyre cuts on inner side wall

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

near side front door damaged

near side front tyre side wall damaged

off side front steering arm play

off side front tyre side wall damaged

off side rear quarter damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2015 105,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

near side front door damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

near side front tyre side wall damaged

off side front steering arm play

off side front tyre side wall damaged

off side rear quarter damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,722 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front bumper damaged

front number plate cracked

near side front door damaged

off side front steering arm slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,315 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 94,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 88,161 miles

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements

rear windows excessively tinted

Fail 19 Jul 2012 88,161 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear windows excessively tinted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,166 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 83,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,724 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,764 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 56,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,355 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VO02 GUJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO02 GUJ, 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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VO02 GUJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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