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L24 ARR

1998 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,842 mi
Last recorded54,842 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution79,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 ARR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 54,842 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front anti roll bar bracket bolts hitting lower arms

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

co readings high on high revs

Fail 23 May 2025 54,842 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front anti roll bar bracket bolts hitting lower arms

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure track rod end locking nuts (2.1.3 (a) (i))

co readings high on high revs

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2016 48,544 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cat fitted at time of the test

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Fail 11 May 2016 48,533 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

cat fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,723 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2015 45,723 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

long hand brake travel

Fail 22 Sep 2011 31,952 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,952 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 11,876 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 11,188 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L24 ARR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L24 ARR, 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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L24 ARR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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