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R261 MCE

1998 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,998 mi
Last recorded32,998 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution79,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 MCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 32,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 149,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,658 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 40,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,140 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 39,140 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,058 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,505 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R261 MCE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 79,894 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 R261 MCE, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R261 MCE registered?

R261 MCE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R261 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 MCE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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