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P43 DWP

1997 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,555 mi
Last recorded132,555 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Evolution106,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 DWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 132,555 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various areas on underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 132,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion Various areas on underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 131,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 122,981 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Oct 2012 118,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 114,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

charactor size of number plates slightly to small

head light images poor

n/s wing mirror side repeater in-op

Fail 22 Oct 2011 114,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

charactor size of number plates slightly to small

head light images poor

n/s wing mirror side repeater in-op

Pass 21 Oct 2010 107,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,364 miles

outer clear lens missing from sidereapters

rear rollbar bushs eworn

Fail 26 Oct 2009 98,360 miles

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

outer clear lens missing from sidereapters

rear rollbar bushs eworn

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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P43 DWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 106,401 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 P43 DWP, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P43 DWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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