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R853 XBT

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 XBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 118,836 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 118,835 miles

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)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 117,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 112,980 miles

slight damage to offside front alloy wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2008 106,880 miles

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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R853 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R853 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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What year was R853 XBT registered?

R853 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is R853 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 XBT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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