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BW02 RKA

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,452 mi
Last recorded108,452 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 RKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,743 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriated

power steering slight leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,972 miles

Offside Front upper and lower ball joint boots deteriated

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,798 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner wall

power steering rack damp

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,786 miles

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes coprroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

some areas of underneath of vehicle are in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,786 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes coprroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

some areas of underneath of vehicle are in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,645 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and Nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Rear brake discs are corroded and brake pads are wearing thin.

Rear fuel pipes are corroded around fuel tank.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 66,645 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine has a slight oil leak.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and Nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Rear brake discs are corroded and brake pads are wearing thin.

Rear fuel pipes are corroded around fuel tank.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,588 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

all suspension and brake components corroded

front brake pads worn low

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,145 miles

exhuast system corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

near side and off side inner sills corroded

near side rear and off side rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear registration plate slighty deterated

slight bind near side rear brake

Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,047 miles

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

exhuast system corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

near side and off side inner sills corroded

near side rear and off side rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear registration plate slighty deterated

slight bind near side rear brake

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 45,876 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,835 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2009 39,835 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,839 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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BW02 RKA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW02 RKA, 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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BW02 RKA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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