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S40 EVO

1998 Mitsubishi Evolution

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution79,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 98,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 97,076 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 96,735 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 96,735 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 93,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,198 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,283 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,318 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 77,166 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,237 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 69,780 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE TOO SMALL

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL IN POOR CONDITION

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,780 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE TOO SMALL

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL IN POOR CONDITION

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S40 EVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S40 EVO, 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 S40 EVO registered?

S40 EVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S40 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 EVO shows 15 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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