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P731 RBK

1996 Mitsubishi Evo

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,078 mi
Last recorded139,078 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Evo99,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 RBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 139,078 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated-all under vehicle/brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly

Pass 27 Dec 2014 138,065 miles

all floor aches corroded-inner and outer sills coroded-all brake pipes surface rust

Fail 17 Dec 2014

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all floor aches corroded-inner and outer sills coroded-all brake pipes surface rust

Pass 22 May 2013 138,613 miles

front balljoint has slight play-o/s/f steering gaiter slightly deteriorated-brake pipes surface rust-rear d bushes have slight play

Fail 21 May 2013 138,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front balljoint has slight play-o/s/f steering gaiter slightly deteriorated-brake pipes surface rust-rear d bushes have slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2011 138,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2010 128,335 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 117,319 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 114,426 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 114,426 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 111,754 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 103,966 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 103,966 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P731 RBK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Evo in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P731 RBK, 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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P731 RBK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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