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L18 TDL

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,785 mi
Last recorded43,785 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 TDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 43,785 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 43,593 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,301 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear chassis leg under sealed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,183 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,221 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,811 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,467 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,273 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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L18 TDL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L18 TDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L18 TDL registered?

L18 TDL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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