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V309 JBS

1999 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution81,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 JBS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,819 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 98,818 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,239 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 89,239 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2013 89,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 11 May 2012 87,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 84,816 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,631 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,731 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2008 73,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,907 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 66,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V309 JBS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 81,327 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 V309 JBS, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V309 JBS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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