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L444 CER

1999 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,319 mi
Last recorded136,319 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution81,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 CER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 136,319 miles

handbrake needs adjusting, oil leak from engine, damage to near side rear tyre sidewall, near side front brake hose is twisted, near side and off side sills holed and corroded (not prescribed area)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 136,319 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

crack in screen; handbrake needs adjusting; oil leak engine; damage near side rear tyre sidewall ;near side front brake hose twisted; near side and off side sills holed and corroded (not prescribed area)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 133,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 133,136 miles

cambelt cover missing

rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2007 133,118 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Cam belt cover missing.

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

rear brake discs in slight poor condition.

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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L444 CER is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 81,327 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 L444 CER, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L444 CER is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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