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P439 SWC

1996 Mitsubishi Evo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,628 mi
Last recorded137,628 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Evo99,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 SWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 137,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 137,588 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 137,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 136,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 136,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 135,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2015 134,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 133,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 130,727 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brakes noisy

Fail 4 Mar 2011 130,727 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brakes noisy

Pass 19 Feb 2010 123,825 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 123,542 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 123,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside front brake hose insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2007 123,384 miles

nearside front brake hose insecure

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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P439 SWC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P439 SWC, 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 P439 SWC registered?

P439 SWC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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