Mitsubishi Evolution
Registered in 2005.
About this model
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, popularly referred to as the "Lancer Evo", "LanEvo" or "Evo", is a sports sedan and rally car based on the Lancer that was manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1992 until 2016. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a Roman numeral. All generations use two-litre intercooled turbo inline four-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive systems.
From the Wikipedia article Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2005 2.0 petrol. 2 of 10 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 100% | 2 |
| Tyres and wheels | 50% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
- A tyre seriously damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Steering — 100% of its failures
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
- Tyres and wheels — 50% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged