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WIW 2490

1998 Mitsubishi Evolution

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,218 mi
Last recorded102,218 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution79,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 2490
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 102,218 miles

Brake discs pitted

Offside Front Floor corroded repaired from top

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2023 102,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 101,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 100,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 100,790 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,180 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,227 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 94,794 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 94,764 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,017 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 93,017 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,579 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,446 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,213 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,593 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,894 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 79,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly loose but not leaking exhaust gases.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,376 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 54,723 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 54,723 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)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evolution?

Based on 2,801 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
2,390
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 68
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
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WIW 2490 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 79,894 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 Evolution fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WIW 2490, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evolution typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WIW 2490 registered?

WIW 2490 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is WIW 2490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 2490 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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