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BV02 XYM

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,626 mi
Last recorded114,626 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XYM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wipers split

Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,438 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 111,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 105,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under vehicle to mudy

Pass 8 Apr 2013 105,182 miles

under vehicle to mudy

Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,165 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 97,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 81,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,179 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,377 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,107 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,557 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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BV02 XYM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV02 XYM, 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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BV02 XYM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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