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P697 HHH

1996 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,933 mi
Last recorded98,933 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Evolution82,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 HHH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,933 miles

2 bolts missing from prop shaft at rear axel oppisit each other but 4 still holding secure.

Correct size number plate fastened over top of small plate

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 98,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

2 bolts missing from prop shaft at rear axel oppisit each other but 4 still holding secure.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 97,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 78,527 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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P697 HHH is a 1996 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 82,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P697 HHH, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P697 HHH is a 1996 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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