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Y742 RFH

2001 Mitsubishi Evolution

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,993 mi
Last recorded44,993 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution57,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 RFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,993 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 44,993 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,885 miles

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,885 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2011 41,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,295 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 38,287 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,840 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 33,840 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y742 RFH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 57,329 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 Y742 RFH, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y742 RFH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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