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P518 KBC

1996 Mitsubishi Evo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,768 mi
Last recorded106,768 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Evo99,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 KBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,768 miles

Both front brake pipes greased

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 106,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake pipes greased

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,247 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 103,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 98,986 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 98,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 190,130 miles

battery inscure

front discs in very poor condition

nearside front wiper blade split

rear discs in very poor condition

unable to check wheel bearings properly due to being four wheel drive

Fail 28 Aug 2007 190,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

battery insecure

front and rear discs in very poor condition

front discs slightly warped

nearside front wiper blade split

unable to check bearings due to 4 wheel drive

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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P518 KBC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Evo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P518 KBC, 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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P518 KBC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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