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V550 EFX

2000 Mitsubishi Evo

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,743 mi
Last recorded120,743 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Evo58,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 EFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 118,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,504 miles

Advise corrosion on the vehicle including inner sills

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,080 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 98,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,349 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,788 miles

o/s/f back plate corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 82,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/f back plate corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 81,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,254 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

heavy corrosion forming on o/s/r chassis rail

sill panels have covers on them

Fail 25 Jul 2011 76,252 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

heavy corrosion forming on o/s/r chassis rail

sill panels have covers on them

Pass 2 Aug 2010 100,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,509 miles

exhaust flexi leakin

Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,233 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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V550 EFX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Evo in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 58,297 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 V550 EFX, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V550 EFX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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