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M16 EVO

1999 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,867 mi
Last recorded131,867 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution81,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 131,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 129,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 129,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 119,952 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 119,951 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer seal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,464 miles

outer sills covered

vechile heavily modified

Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 98,263 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in nearside rear chassis, borderline corrosion in offside rear chassis.

slight damage to both rear outer sills/lips

Fail 14 May 2012 98,253 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in nearside rear chassis, borderline corrosion in offside rear chassis.

slight damage to both rear outer sills/lips

Pass 20 May 2011 86,384 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 86,367 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 has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 75,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 73,823 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 66,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,863 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,104 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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M16 EVO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M16 EVO, 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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What year was M16 EVO registered?

M16 EVO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M16 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 EVO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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