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BP02 SXV

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,112 mi
Last recorded127,112 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 SXV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 127,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leak

both rear wheels buckeld

engine warning light on

offside front tyre worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 119,643 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 119,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 107,462 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 107,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear light cluter holed but not showing white light

unble to clearly see brake pads all round

Pass 27 Sep 2008 86,993 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 86,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 43,122 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 43,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear 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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BP02 SXV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SXV, 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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BP02 SXV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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