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P158 FWP

1997 Mitsubishi Evo

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,211 mi
Last recorded149,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Evo85,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 FWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 149,211 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all suspension rusty

Pass 6 May 2021 148,715 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 145,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 145,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 144,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 141,969 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 139,030 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 139,029 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no fuel

Pass 20 Apr 2012 138,430 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 138,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 138,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 131,362 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 131,354 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 112,113 miles

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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P158 FWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Evo in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P158 FWP, 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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P158 FWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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