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S849 CFS

1998 Mitsubishi Evo

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evo82,453 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 CFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025
Pass 5 Jun 2024
Pass 9 Jun 2023
Pass 5 Mar 2022
Pass 4 Dec 2020

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 25 May 2019
Pass 5 Feb 2018
Pass 23 Jan 2017
Pass 13 Nov 2015
Fail 30 Jul 2014 21,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2013
Pass 14 Jun 2012
Pass 31 May 2011
Pass 2 Jun 2010
Pass 18 Jun 2009
Pass 22 Apr 2008
Pass 11 May 2007
Pass 12 May 2006 12,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2006 12,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S849 CFS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S849 CFS, 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 S849 CFS registered?

S849 CFS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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