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R839 EOC

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,825 mi
Last recorded1,825 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 EOC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 1,825 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018
Pass 16 May 2017
Pass 11 Apr 2015 99,785 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,957 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 96,056 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 96,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 95,212 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 95,212 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,419 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 70,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some wear in brake discs.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,200 miles

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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R839 EOC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R839 EOC, 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 R839 EOC registered?

R839 EOC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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