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Y879 GHW

2001 Mitsubishi Evolution

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,021 mi
Last recorded104,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution57,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 GHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 104,021 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 104,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,456 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 66,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rust on ns and os front to rear sill joins

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,577 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,287 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 48,779 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y879 GHW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y879 GHW, 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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Y879 GHW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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