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R976 PHG

2008 Mitsubishi Evolution

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,946 mi
Last recorded137,946 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution124,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 PHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 137,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre slightly scurbbed

Nearside rear slightly cracking

Offside front tyre slightly scrubbed

Offside rear slightly cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 137,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 137,650 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 137,596 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe to flexi showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 137,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing and weak in mid section (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe to flexi showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 137,292 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 136,147 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 134,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 132,697 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 130,315 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 130,315 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 130,076 miles

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs worn and corroding

o/s front wiper blade slightly split

rear brake discs corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 123,622 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 108,752 miles

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

both front inner tir rod ends slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2008 97,370 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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R976 PHG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R976 PHG, 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 R976 PHG registered?

R976 PHG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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