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T78 TNC

1999 Mitsubishi Evolution

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution81,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 TNC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,311 miles

Central All underbody undersealed.

Pass 20 Apr 2023 98,152 miles

All underbody covered in wax oil.

Fail 5 Apr 2023 98,152 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,147 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Oil pipes sweating for rear diff

Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,022 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 97,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,932 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush susp arm inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush susp arm inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,871 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 95,867 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 95,867 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 93,664 miles

underbody corroded, slight play in front suspention arms and strut top

Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,695 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 91,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,476 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ccorrosion to both sidesouter sills and floors

slight play at n/s rear hub

small cut to n/s rear tyre wall

wipers poor

Fail 25 Mar 2009 86,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to both sides outer sills and floors

slight play at n/s rear hub/suspension

small cut in n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 27 Feb 2008 93,296 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floor to sill panels rusty

vehicle has been standing

Pass 7 Jan 2006 67,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T78 TNC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 81,327 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 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 T78 TNC, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T78 TNC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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