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Y159 MDA

2001 Mitsubishi Evo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Evo65,085 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 MDA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 108,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 108,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 108,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 107,609 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 17 May 2023 107,609 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Sep 2021 107,256 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,872 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 105,872 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,217 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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Y159 MDA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Evo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,085 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 Y159 MDA, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y159 MDA registered?

Y159 MDA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is Y159 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 MDA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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