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AE52 NVX

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

175,375 mi
Last recorded175,375 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 175,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil rack end boot (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 175,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil rack end boot (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 172,072 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 172,069 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 163,609 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 163,609 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 153,241 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 153,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 144,860 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 144,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 135,820 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 135,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,169 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 125,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 116,010 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 116,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 105,523 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,524 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 95,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,506 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 55,200 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 55,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 43,200 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 43,125 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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AE52 NVX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AE52 NVX, 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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What year was AE52 NVX registered?

AE52 NVX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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