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EKZ 9461

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

139,328 mi
Last recorded139,328 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 9461
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 139,328 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 139,328 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 139,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

apparent offset n/s/r wheel

Fail 26 Jul 2006 138,697 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dents and scratches to body work, slight perishing to both rear tyres, slight perishing to both front brake flexi hoses.

n/s/r tyre approching wear limit.

slight wear to brake pedal rubber, front down pipe heat shield loose, bolt from front heat shield rubbing on sump.

sump base plate corroded, cut to n/s/r tyre wall not exposing inner cords, both rear tyres worn on inner edges but designed to wear quicker.

tyre size:195/55/15V, tread depths: both front on 7mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

very slight gas leak from cat, gas leak from rear silencer, center section of exhaust in poor condition, engine oil leak.

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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EKZ 9461 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 90,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKZ 9461, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKZ 9461 registered?

EKZ 9461 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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