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P288 SPU

1999 Mitsubishi Evolution

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution81,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 SPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 May 2025 137,682 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 137,001 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 135,423 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 133,439 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 130,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 129,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 126,531 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2013 122,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 112,795 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 103,959 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 94,713 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel pipe corroding (filler cap to fuel tank)

n/s/r & o/s/r seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,324 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 75,101 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Inner 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)

handbrake travel quite high

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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P288 SPU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 81,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P288 SPU, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P288 SPU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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