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R195 WFV

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,250 mi
Last recorded90,250 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 WFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,250 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise parking brake travel

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Feb 2012 90,250 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise parking brake travel

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,814 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 85,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,372 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,320 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 74,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R195 WFV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R195 WFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R195 WFV registered?

R195 WFV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R195 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 WFV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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