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K816 XEL

1993 Mitsubishi Evolution

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,346 mi
Last recorded90,346 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK816 XEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seats and interior removed at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2016 90,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seats and interior removed at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,792 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

underbody condition corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,455 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,437 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 79,437 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,310 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 78,074 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

abs sensor wiring at front both sides insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,713 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 77,713 miles

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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K816 XEL is a 1993 Mitsubishi Evolution in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K816 XEL, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K816 XEL is a 1993 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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