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J2 RNK

2004 Mitsubishi Evolution

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

255,069 mi
Last recorded255,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Evolution80,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 RNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 255,069 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED !!!

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 255,062 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

ALL UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED !!!

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 251,760 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel and brake pipes undersealed front to rear

Fail 22 Dec 2022 251,722 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

deceleromeeter test not performed as on emmissions test engine cutting out due to temperature

Fail 8 Dec 2022 251,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 247,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside. ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 247,669 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside. ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 246,587 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 246,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 244,489 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 244,483 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 242,148 miles

NSF INNER CV BOOT LOOSLY ATTACHED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 238,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 238,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 233,990 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 233,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 229,351 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 229,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 226,557 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 226,552 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 219,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 219,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 209,892 miles

Battery insecure

Front windowscreen washers weak

Fuel pipes damaged and fouling on front anti roll bar

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 209,888 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front windowscreen washers weak

Fuel pipes damaged and fouling on front anti roll bar

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 205,712 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear tyres might need further investigation shortly

Fail 2 Dec 2009 205,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 193,663 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

abs light came on when driving.

front bumper damaged at offside.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 193,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

abs light came on when driving.

front bumper damaged at offside.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 182,732 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2007 182,708 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 171,699 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 171,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 140,413 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 140,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evolution?

Based on 2,801 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
2,390
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 68
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
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J2 RNK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Evolution in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 80,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Evolution fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 RNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evolution typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J2 RNK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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