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R943 NDS

1997 Mitsubishi Evo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,388 mi
Last recorded107,388 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Evo85,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 NDS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 107,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 105,279 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 105,266 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.41% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 103,677 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 103,674 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,372 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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R943 NDS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 85,584 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 R943 NDS, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R943 NDS registered?

R943 NDS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for R943 NDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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