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R604 FRW

1998 Mitsubishi Evolution

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,475 mi
Last recorded141,475 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution79,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 FRW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 141,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 140,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 139,054 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 138,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 138,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 138,150 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 137,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 137,150 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 136,448 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 136,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 135,288 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 135,285 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,872 miles

advise condition of offside and near side front lower ball joint rubber gaitors

Pass 13 Dec 2013 123,405 miles

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

Pass 2 Feb 2012 122,990 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 116,819 miles

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs corroding

front tyres wearing on edges,cracking

rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2010 116,819 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs corroding

front tyres wearing on edges,cracking

rear tyres cracking

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evolution?

Based on 2,801 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
2,390
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 68
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
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R604 FRW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution in Silver 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 Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 79,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Evolution fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R604 FRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evolution typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R604 FRW registered?

R604 FRW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R604 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 FRW 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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