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S8 MWG

2003 Mitsubishi Evolution

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,922 mi
Last recorded136,922 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution65,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 MWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 136,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 136,483 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 135,767 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 135,234 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 135,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 134,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 133,740 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2019 133,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,165 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 128,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,669 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,668 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 119,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,113 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 108,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 108,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded at rear near fuel tank

rear brake discs in poor condition, advise replace

Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,182 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded towards edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 94,370 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,990 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,221 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 67,763 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evolution?

Based on 2,801 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
2,390
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 68
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
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S8 MWG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 65,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Evolution fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 MWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evolution typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S8 MWG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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