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V438 OHK

1999 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,050 mi
Last recorded85,050 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Evo81,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 OHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 84,626 miles

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,240 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,047 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 75,936 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,032 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat/centre joint (7.1.2)

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,909 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 58,903 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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)

N/S/R tyre wearing very low on the inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,084 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,882 miles

Tapley test performed

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,415 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 46,404 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,120 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 42,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,482 miles

Fuel pipe flexi ferrarls starting to corrode.

Offside rear mud flap slightly rubbing tyre.

Parking brake needs adjusting, on limit.

Fail 7 Mar 2007 34,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,791 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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V438 OHK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V438 OHK, 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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V438 OHK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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