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R261 EVM

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,131 mi
Last recorded85,131 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 EVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 85,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 85,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,956 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 84,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 78,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,002 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET

Pass 16 Jun 2005 63,541 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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R261 EVM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 82,453 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 R261 EVM, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R261 EVM registered?

R261 EVM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R261 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 EVM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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