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M5 FVO

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,453 mi
Last recorded82,453 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,453 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 82,453 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,153 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 191,341 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2013 129,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 189,709 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 161,022 miles

brake pipes corroded,front and rear discs lipped.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 158,443 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 147,443 miles

battery tray corroded

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 147,443 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray corroded

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

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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M5 FVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M5 FVO, 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 M5 FVO registered?

M5 FVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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