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P289 DTN

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 DTN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2006 119,234 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 119,206 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 85,182 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 85,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

two front to rear brake pipes corroding

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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P289 DTN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P289 DTN, 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.

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What year was P289 DTN registered?

P289 DTN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is P289 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 DTN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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