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AX51 ATN

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,486 mi
Last recorded143,486 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 ATN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 143,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 143,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 142,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 130,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,368 miles

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

brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

front registration plate damaged

n/s bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s front and o/s rear wheel damaged but not cracked or seriously weakened

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2013 108,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

check engine light on

front registration plate damaged

n/s front wheel and o/s rear wheel damaged but not seriously weak or cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on dash illuminated

high level rear light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 81,467 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 81,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 73,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,407 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 63,568 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall started to split

slight brake bind n/s/f

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,284 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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AX51 ATN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AX51 ATN, 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 AX51 ATN registered?

AX51 ATN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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