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R899 XSW

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,379 mi
Last recorded120,379 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 XSW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 120,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 119,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 118,126 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 117,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 114,296 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,296 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 108,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,477 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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R899 XSW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R899 XSW, 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 R899 XSW registered?

R899 XSW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R899 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 XSW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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