Mitsubishi Galant
From 595 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, 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, caused 57 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 57 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 20 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 18 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 16 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.3% of Galant failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 24.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £175.
Mitsubishi Galant on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 45 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 45. At this rate, roughly 17.6 years until none remain. Now at 3.1% of its peak (25,099 in 2000 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 147 | 627 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 159 | 616 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
| 2025 Q1 | 156 | 626 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
| 2024 Q4 | 168 | 629 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
| 2024 Q3 | 176 | 643 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
| 2024 Q2 | 179 | 655 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2024 Q1 | 187 | 657 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| 2023 Q4 | 198 | 660 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 66.1% | 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, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Galants tested had between 67,645 and 128,598 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 101,219 median miles, the Galant has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Galant MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Galant has a 67.9% MOT pass rate based on 595 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Galant?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Galant is 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, which caused 57 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Mitsubishi Galants are on UK roads?
There are 147 Mitsubishi Galants currently licensed on UK roads, with 627 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Galant at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Galant is 101,219 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 67,645 and 128,598 miles.
Buying a used Galant?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £175 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 43.3% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.