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R715 UKV

2008 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,836 mi
Last recorded100,836 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution124,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 UKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,836 miles

Both rear tyre walls cracked

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

Unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 30 Sep 2014 100,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyre walls cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,796 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,403 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 99,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

handbrake exc-travel

rear boot floor slightly corroded inside boot

surface corrosion on front crossmember

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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R715 UKV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 124,088 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 R715 UKV, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R715 UKV registered?

R715 UKV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is R715 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 UKV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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