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BW51 DGY

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,250 mi
Last recorded89,250 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 DGY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 89,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 81,405 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Dec 2020 81,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,310 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 77,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

osr wheel slightly binding

Fail 10 Nov 2016 75,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged breather pipe corroded and cracked (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

osr wheel slightly binding

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,214 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,287 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on both edges and on 3mm in center

o/s/f tyre waering thin on inner edge and on 3mm tread in center

rear brake discs starting to corrod on inner face

Fail 31 Oct 2011 43,850 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on both edges and on 3mm in center

o/s/f tyre waering thin on inner edge and on 3mm tread in center

rear brake discs starting to corrod on inner face

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,892 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,180 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,516 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 24,018 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,778 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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BW51 DGY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW51 DGY, 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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BW51 DGY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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