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V16 DSH

2001 Mitsubishi Evo

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,093 mi
Last recorded107,093 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Evo65,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 DSH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 107,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 105,019 miles

All tyres worn on inner edge

Brake disc corrode on surface evidence been stood up

Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,245 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,265 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,864 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 97,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with lights in (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,018 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,957 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative when lights turned on (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,423 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 85,505 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,369 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 79,369 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 74,890 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 74,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,872 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,437 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front frog lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,042 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,897 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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V16 DSH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Evo in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,085 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 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 V16 DSH, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V16 DSH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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