Is the Mitsubishi Evo reliable?

The Mitsubishi Evo has an average MOT pass rate of 91% across 2 years, based on 109 tests in 2024. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2003 with a 91% pass rate.

Which year Mitsubishi Evo is best?

The 2003 Mitsubishi Evo has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 90%. There's a 1 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Mitsubishi Evo Running Costs, MOT Pass Rates & Reliability

Mitsubishi Evo

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 109 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

109

Best Year

2003 (91%)

Years Covered

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Evo?

vs national average+9% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average+11% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Mitsubishi Evo by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2003	91%	70	101,947 mi
1999	90%	39	95,478 mi

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About the Mitsubishi Evo

The Mitsubishi Evo has been tested 109 times in 2024 MOT data across 2 model years (1999 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2003 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 70 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 1 point spread, the Evo is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 95,478 miles, while the newest (2003) averages 101,947 miles.

Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Evo performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mitsubishi range.

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