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L500 EVO

2000 Mitsubishi Evo

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Evo58,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,floor and inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,floor and inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 98,087 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,floor and inner arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,floor and inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,465 miles

coolant leak

front suspension mounts and floor corroded

rear suspension mounts and chassis legs corroded

sills and door frames corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 94,459 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

coolant leak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 91,086 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fuel tank corroded

sump corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 87,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

fuel tank corroded

sump corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2011 83,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corossion on n/s/r chassis leg

Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,895 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 78,890 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 78,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,010 miles

surface corrosion on all 4 brake discs

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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L500 EVO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Evo in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 58,297 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 L500 EVO, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L500 EVO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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