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R801 KAR

2008 Mitsubishi Evo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,796 mi
Last recorded160,796 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Evo78,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 KAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 160,796 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 158,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 158,114 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 157,824 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 155,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 151,420 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured pinkish in colour (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 May 2014 147,785 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 141,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 137,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front registration plate slightly damaged

o/s/f seat belt edging slightly damaged

o/s/f washer poor

Pass 25 Aug 2009 131,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 121,476 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 121,476 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R801 KAR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 78,338 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 R801 KAR, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R801 KAR registered?

R801 KAR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is R801 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 KAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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