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MOT reliability

Mitsubishi Evolution viii

4 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Mitsubishi Evolution viii vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Evolution viii has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,023 miles.

4
Vehicles
43
MOT tests
6,292
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mitsubishi Evolution viii problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Evolution viii MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Steering3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Visibility3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Brakes1%

Mitsubishi Evolution viii pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
3580%
4757%
51100%
62100%
72100%
82100%
9367%
102100%
111100%
122100%
132100%
142100%
15450%
161100%
181100%
19250%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Mitsubishi Evolution viii MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Evolution viii MOT tests:

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
  3. Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  5. Oil leak (2 times)
  6. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  8. Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a) (2 times)
  9. Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a) (2 times)
  10. Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b) (2 times)
  11. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  12. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
  13. handbrake in need of adjustment ; (2 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  15. Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)

Mitsubishi Evolution viii pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 3 22 77% 71,313
2003 1 21 86% 70,152

Mitsubishi Evolution viii reliability FAQ

Across 4 Mitsubishi Evolution viii vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Evolution viii MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b); Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h); Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h).

The typical Mitsubishi Evolution viii in our data has covered around 71,023 miles.

Compare the Mitsubishi Evolution viii

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