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R682 XBT

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,445 mi
Last recorded131,445 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 XBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 131,445 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 130,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 127,432 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2020 126,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2019 126,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2019 126,622 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2018 125,200 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,050 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 123,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 119,837 miles

exhaust has a minor leak

floor pan damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 113,423 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 113,415 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Condensation in n/s/f fog lamp.

N/s/r lamp slight condensation.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 99,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 99,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R682 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R682 XBT, 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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R682 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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