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BP02 GYV

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,054 mi
Last recorded93,054 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 GYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 93,054 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 84,592 miles

slight play in nsf rack arm

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,592 miles

slight play in nsf rack arm

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,298 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s/f indicator lens loose

o/s/f fog light insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2007 63,298 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s/f indicator lens loose

o/s/f fog light insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2007 61,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside screenwiper poor

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,650 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 45,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BP02 GYV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BP02 GYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BP02 GYV?

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What year was BP02 GYV registered?

BP02 GYV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BP02 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP02 GYV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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