Mitsubishi Galant MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi Galant. Check any Galant by registration number below.

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82.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.4%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mitsubishi Galant — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi Galant has an average MOT pass rate of 82.6%, which is 0.4 percentage points above the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Galant is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Galant fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Galant for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi Galant, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi Galant performs at MOT across different model years.

2003

Based on 159 vehicles

88.1%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Retest Rate

11.1%

Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

2002

Based on 149 vehicles

64.4%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

14.1%

2001

Based on 121 vehicles

61.2%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

12.9%

Retest Rate

21.4%

2000

Based on 637 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

1999

Based on 863 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

18.9%

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

1998

Based on 914 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

17.0%

Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

1997

Based on 1,019 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

19.0%

1996

Based on 709 vehicles

84.6%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1995

Based on 713 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1994

Based on 555 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1993

Based on 323 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1992

Based on 324 vehicles

84.9%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1991

Based on 170 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1990

Based on 174 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

0

Based on 397 vehicles

66.8%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi Galant

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Galant fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

10.2%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

9.5%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

7.5%

Mitsubishi Galant Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

22.6%

Front Nearside

9.7%

Front Nearside Upper

6.5%

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Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Mitsubishi Galant

Mitsubishi Galant — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi Galant MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Galant?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Galant is 82.6% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Galant?

The most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Galant are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (10.2%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (9.5%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (7.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 82.6%, the Mitsubishi Galant is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi Galant?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi Galant?

Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi Galant: 169,196 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Galant to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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