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AE02 JYB

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,830 mi
Last recorded152,830 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 JYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 152,830 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

General corrosion under bonnet

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,632 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet around top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s numberplate lamp lens is damaged

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 148,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking down to the cooler at the front (2.3.3b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet around top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s numberplate lamp lens is damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 138,890 miles

Fuel filler Neck Corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 138,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler Neck Corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 131,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 131,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 118,921 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 118,921 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,060 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 109,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,354 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,329 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 87,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,478 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,246 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 43,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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AE02 JYB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AE02 JYB, 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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AE02 JYB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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