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P16 REX

2003 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,868 mi
Last recorded148,868 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution65,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 REX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 148,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 148,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 144,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate dim

Offside Rear strut top area in boot getting corroded

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

exhaust close to rear propshaft

sill covers fitted unable to fully check

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jul 2018 144,996 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate dim

Offside Rear strut top area in boot getting corroded

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

exhaust close to rear propshaft

sill covers fitted unable to fully check

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2015 143,266 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bolts missing from rear prop joint

both sides rear sill/floor lip area getting corroded

n/s/r anti roll bar clamp bracket has bolt missing

rear chassis getting corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2015 143,264 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bolts missing from rear prop joint

both sides rear sill/floor lip area getting corroded

n/s/r anti roll bar clamp bracket has bolt missing

rear chassis getting corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2014 140,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has small cut in side wall but not to cords

Pass 7 Jun 2013 139,503 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 4 Jun 2013 139,501 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 137,354 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 137,351 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 135,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 133,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 132,299 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear anti-roll bar nearside bracket bolt sheared but still secure

Pass 6 Jun 2008 130,006 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 126,500 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front brake disc corroding. †others brake discs pitted.

severe oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jun 2006 124,530 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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P16 REX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P16 REX, 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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P16 REX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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