£70,460
2005 Mitsubishi EVO 8 MR FQ400
United Kingdom • 9 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2005 Mitsubishi EVO 8 MR FQ400 is #47 of only 100 built, boasting 405bhp and a 0-62mph time of 3.4 seconds. It's collector-grade with only 30,605 miles, a comprehensive service history, and is described as beautifully presented, making it a highly desirable example.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in collector-grade condition. The exterior is very well cared for, with no dents or dinks and almost no stone chips. The interior is also in virtually unblemished condition, with the seats free of noticeable wear and the switches and controls still working with uncanny precision. There is a flaw on the carbon fiber shark-tooth roof spoiler and a hole in the carpet.
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Manual
Transmission:
CT9A0303812
Chassis No:
Odometer:
30,605 miles
Y4 EVO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Standard apart from a Milltek exhaust system, ‘Y4 EVO’ is a collector-grade example of the Mitsubishi EVO MR VIII FQ-400, a car many consider to be the ultimate EVO.
Better even than the Mäkinen-edition Evo VI? Yes, quite possibly because while that was Quick, this is FQ.
Showing just 30,600 miles on the odometer, the seller bought it in 2021 and has only covered around 500 miles since, which explains why he’s selling it: “It’s just too good to use every day.
It really needs someone to use it a couple of times a year, maybe on a track.” The front of the EVO is less about aerodynamic slipperiness than it is getting as much cold air in as possible – while simultaneously ensuring the resulting hot air is expelled equally quickly.
Sure, some attention has been paid to the way the car looks but it’s very much a case of form over function and bludgeoning your way through the air.
Which is exactly as it should be; few cars have more presence – or are more intimidating in your rearview mi...
Points of note
£12,898
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£23,321
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 13 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
30,588 miles
Registration Date
2005-03-18
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 14 2025 with 30,588 miles
Passed
On May 11 2023 with 30,355 miles
Passed
On May 18 2022 with 30,335 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2021 with 30,011 miles
Passed
On Apr 27 2019 with 29,636 miles
Passed
On Apr 16 2018 with 27,816 miles
Passed
On Mar 28 2017 with 23,873 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2015 with 23,457 miles
Passed
On Apr 17 2014 with 22,257 miles
Passed
On Apr 22 2013 with 18,561 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
Passed
On Mar 20 2012 with 17,587 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- nail in n/s/f tyre
Passed
On May 25 2011 with 16,244 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- NSR outer brake pad getting low
Failed
On May 17 2011 with 16,084 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
User Entered:
- both front & both front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in underseal & cannot be inspected properly
Passed
On Apr 21 2010 with 14,932 miles
Passed
On Apr 17 2009 with 14,071 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- exhaust system corroded
Failed
On Mar 12 2009 with 14,069 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- exhaust system corroded
Passed
On Mar 12 2008 with 10,288 miles
Failed
On Mar 11 2008 with 10,288 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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