MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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r/o/s brake slight bind
rear brake pipes rusty
rear chassis is rusty
engine has water leak pump?
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
engine has water leak pump?
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
uneven wear on front tyres
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
uneven wear on front tyres
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)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evo?
Based on 5,828 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P231 JMS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 99,981 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 P231 JMS, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P231 JMS registered?
P231 JMS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is P231 JMS safe to buy?
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