Mitsubishi Galant

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 457 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

457

Model Years

1998 to 2002

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi Galant

The Mitsubishi Galant was MOT tested 457 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (1998 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 99,469 miles, while the newest (2002) averages 100,308 miles.

Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Galant is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1997cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£325

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,511

Per month£209/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2002 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Galant?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average-9% (80% avg)

Mitsubishi Galant by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2002	74%	97	100,308 mi
2001	69%	85	111,811 mi
2000	76%	63	102,504 mi
1999	61%	88	104,787 mi
1998	77%	124	99,469 mi

Questions about the Mitsubishi Galant

Is the Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (1998 to 2002), the Mitsubishi Galant averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 457 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.