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P502 NOF

1997 Mitsubishi Evo

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,594 mi
Last recorded85,594 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Evo85,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 NOF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,594 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 85,573 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 71,692 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery secured by cable ties

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front disc shows signs of overheating

offside rear tyre cut to curbing band

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,692 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery secured by cable ties

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front disc shows signs of overheating

offside rear tyre cut to curbing band

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,344 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes greased

rust under vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 61,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,830 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 60,157 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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P502 NOF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P502 NOF, 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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P502 NOF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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