MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Evolution 5
8 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mitsubishi Evolution 5 vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Evolution 5 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,395 miles.
8
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
2,659
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Evolution 5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Evolution 5 MOT tests:
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Other110%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Steering13%
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Visibility6%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Mitsubishi Evolution 5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (1)
Most common Mitsubishi Evolution 5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Evolution 5 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- both front wipers smearing view (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
Mitsubishi Evolution 5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 128,341 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 71,613 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 96,146 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 103,690 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 82,200 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 110,581 |
Mitsubishi Evolution 5 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mitsubishi Evolution 5 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Evolution 5 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ; Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d).
The typical Mitsubishi Evolution 5 in our data has covered around
111,395 miles.
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