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V6 RAO

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,178 mi
Last recorded132,178 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 RAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 132,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe hole (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + all suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 130,793 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

eml came on during test then went out

Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,532 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 128,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 122,435 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 122,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 115,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 115,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,347 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,564 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,431 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,323 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,023 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,636 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,158 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,051 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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V6 RAO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V6 RAO, 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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V6 RAO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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