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P891 EVO

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,924 mi
Last recorded133,924 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 133,924 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,811 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 132,832 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 132,066 miles

Park brake has little reserve travel

Under side blacked over everything with under seal

Pass 20 Jun 2018 131,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 131,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 129,356 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 121,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 118,115 miles

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

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

head lamps fitted with beam deflectors

Pass 19 Aug 2010 114,499 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 114,499 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 107,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 107,440 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 106,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 95,551 miles

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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P891 EVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P891 EVO, 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 P891 EVO registered?

P891 EVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is P891 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 EVO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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