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V952 GEC

1999 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Evo81,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 GEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 97,248 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 97,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 92,904 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 92,901 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,053 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both sides front brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2010 87,041 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)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both sides front brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,522 miles

Front floor pan is corroded but not to excess or is any load bearing or prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 59,522 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front floor pan is corroded but not to excess or is any load bearing or prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,215 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 55,215 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)

Front to rear brake pipes to both rear flexible hoses HEAVILY CORRODED.

Slight play evident in osf suspension/steering.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 51,521 miles

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

Exhaust CAT to middle section joint blowing slightly

Play in offside of steering rack

Rear control arm bushes to body have play

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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V952 GEC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V952 GEC, 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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V952 GEC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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