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E5 EVL

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,323 mi
Last recorded56,323 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 EVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 56,323 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 52,670 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 52,670 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect size (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,985 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,788 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 49,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 49,389 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 49,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,450 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 48,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,815 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,954 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,549 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 25,922 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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E5 EVL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 82,453 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 E5 EVL, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E5 EVL registered?

E5 EVL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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