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L49 JKN

2003 Mitsubishi Evolution

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,632 mi
Last recorded113,632 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution65,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 JKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 113,632 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 113,632 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 108,118 miles

Emissions data not on database tested at default limit 3.5% CO 1200ppm H/C

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 108,114 miles

Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Emissions data not on database tested at default limit 3.5% CO 1200ppm H/C

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,963 miles

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

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

wipers only work one speed

Fail 1 Mar 2011 102,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

wipers only work one speed

Pass 30 Sep 2009 99,601 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 95,724 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 92,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,166 miles

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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L49 JKN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 65,124 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 L49 JKN, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L49 JKN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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