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VO02 GWX

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 GWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 118,003 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 118,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,551 miles

Nearside Front inner wing guard rubbing driveshaft

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,484 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,316 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,010 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,107 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 22 Dec 2010 74,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side steering rack end has play

Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side steering rack end has play

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,270 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 65,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,575 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 42,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,898 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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VO02 GWX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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