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BG02 TCV

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,758 mi
Last recorded151,758 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 151,758 miles

NSF TYRE BOLD ON EDGE

Fail 4 Apr 2014 151,758 miles

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

NSF TYRE BOLD ON EDGE

Pass 4 Apr 2013 142,687 miles

DAMAGE N/S/F+N/S/R ROAD WHEEL RIM.

SCREEN DAMAGE/DIRTY.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.C STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.CORROSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-N/S/F+O/S/R EDGE WORN.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 142,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE/DIRTY.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.C STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.CORROSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-N/S/F+O/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 141,752 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 141,752 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 141,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 127,403 miles

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

play in offside rack end

Fail 17 Mar 2010 127,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in offside rack end

Pass 23 Feb 2009 111,996 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 104,593 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 104,593 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 85,387 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 2 Jun 2006 74,811 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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BG02 TCV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 BG02 TCV, 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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BG02 TCV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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