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R89 DKE

2003 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,693 mi
Last recorded84,693 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Evo64,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 DKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 80,492 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 59,046 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 59,046 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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R89 DKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 64,260 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 R89 DKE, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R89 DKE registered?

R89 DKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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