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Mitsubishi Galant

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,498 cc

V6 RAOMOT history

V6 RAO is a blue petrol Mitsubishi Galant first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
132,178 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 RAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Galant
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V6 RAO was last recorded at 132,178 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 1,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,793 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,385 miles
Average per year
5,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,178 miles
  • 2024 – 130,793 miles
  • 2023 – 128,532 miles
  • 2022 – 122,435 miles
  • 2021 – 115,349 miles
  • 2020 – 111,618 miles
  • 2019 – 107,527 miles
  • 2018 – 99,347 miles
  • 2017 – 90,564 miles
  • 2013 – 88,431 miles
  • 2012 – 83,323 miles
  • 2011 – 78,493 miles
  • 2010 – 71,023 miles
  • 2009 – 61,636 miles
  • 2008 – 50,396 miles
  • 2007 – 37,158 miles
  • 2006 – 32,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,178 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe hole (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + all suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,178 miles (+1,385)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    547668048420
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe hole (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + all suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass130,793 miles (+2,261)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,793 miles
    Test number
    456167315172
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml came on during test then went out

  3. Pass128,532 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,532 miles
    Test number
    438224577983
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail128,530 miles (+6,095)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,530 miles
    Test number
    492516321359
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,435 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,435 miles
    Test number
    251536211905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,432 miles (+7,083)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,432 miles
    Test number
    439727733605
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass115,349 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    280459720698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail115,349 miles (+3,731)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    102038109828
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,618 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,618 miles
    Test number
    123228999816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,527 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,527 miles
    Test number
    883007957261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,347 miles (+8,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,347 miles
    Test number
    772186509340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass90,564 miles (+2,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,564 miles
    Test number
    322929834657
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass88,431 miles (+5,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,431 miles
    Test number
    579142343057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass83,323 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    988186742092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,493 miles (+7,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,493 miles
    Test number
    905239741002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass71,023 miles (+9,387)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,023 miles
    Test number
    473892940031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,636 miles (+11,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,636 miles
    Test number
    880454239012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass50,396 miles (+13,238)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    153414948087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,158 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,158 miles
    Test number
    764270957056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,051 miles
    Test number
    180807136158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 RAO

Does V6 RAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 RAO expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 RAO?
The MOT on V6 RAO expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 RAO done?
V6 RAO was recorded at 132,178 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 5,158 miles a year.
Has V6 RAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 RAO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 RAO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V6 RAO find?
V6 RAO failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside rear body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch, and 8 more.

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