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V231 JGS

1999 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,357 mi
Last recorded53,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Evo81,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 JGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,357 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,105 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,633 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 35,633 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,522 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 26,512 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,494 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 23,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V231 JGS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 81,378 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 V231 JGS, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V231 JGS registered?

V231 JGS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V231 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 JGS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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