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E4 FKU

1997 Mitsubishi Evo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,549 mi
Last recorded112,549 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Evo85,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 FKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,549 miles

new engine and instrument cluster fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,146 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 102,521 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,413 miles

brake peddal rubber slightly worn

non genuine exhaust fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2015 99,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake peddal rubber slightly worn

non genuine exhaust fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight Bind On OSF Brake

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evo?

Based on 5,828 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
2,296
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 195
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 125
fog lamp not working 121
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 121
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E4 FKU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 85,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Evo fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E4 FKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E4 FKU registered?

E4 FKU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E4 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 FKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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