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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62.8%
Avg Pass Rate
-14.2%
vs Mitsubishi Avg
2
Year Ranges
Below Average
Reliability
Mitsubishi Galant — MOT Reliability Overview
The Mitsubishi Galant has an average MOT pass rate of 62.8%, which is 14.2 percentage points below the Mitsubishi brand average of 77.0%. This suggests the Galant can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Galant fails its MOT are 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. 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.
2002
Based on 149 vehicles
4.7%
14.1%
2001
Based on 121 vehicles
12.9%
21.4%
Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi Galant
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Galant fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
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
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Nearside
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Mitsubishi Galant — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Mitsubishi Galant MOT and reliability.
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