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R920 BAU

1998 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,528 mi
Last recorded68,528 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution79,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 BAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,929 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 60,664 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,807 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 55,807 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,580 miles

Oil leaks from engine and rear differential

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 54,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leaks from engine and rear differential

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,701 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,245 miles

Underseal

Fail 17 Jun 2015 51,243 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

All Brake Pipes Corroded

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Indicators Flash slightly too quick

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underseal

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 50,408 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 50,401 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2012 50,157 miles

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

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

inner sills corroding

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to cosmetic coverings

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,146 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted and scored

inner sills slightly corroding

outer sills slightly corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,318 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 48,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,510 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 39,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,561 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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R920 BAU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R920 BAU, 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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R920 BAU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R920 BAU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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