1990 Mitsubishi Galant — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1990 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Insufficient data for same-age comparison.
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 19 to 22 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 19 yrs | 50.0% | 108 |
| 20 yrs | 45.1% | 82 |
| 21 yrs | 58.1% | 62 |
| 22 yrs | 65.0% | 40 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows improving over 4 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 (22 yrs) | 65% | 40 |
| 2011 (21 yrs) | 58.1% | 62 |
| 2010 (20 yrs) | 45.1% | 82 |
| 2009 (19 yrs) | 50% | 108 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1990 Mitsubishi Galant, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 32.4% (19 yrs) | 20.0% (22 yrs) | -12.4%
| 🟢 ↓ |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 19.4% (19 yrs) | 12.5% (22 yrs) | -6.9%
| 🟢 ↓ |
| Steering | 11.1% (19 yrs) | 15.0% (22 yrs) | +3.9%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Brakes | 27.8% (19 yrs) | 25.0% (22 yrs) | -2.8%
| 🟢 ↓ |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mitsubishi Galant cars manufactured in 1990 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2012, covering 292 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.