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K2 FCP

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,560 mi
Last recorded49,560 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 FCP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2011 49,560 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroded at top

Drivers side inner tail lamp not working

Exhaust system blowing at catalyst-front pipe joint-advise repair/replacement (just meeting MOT standards)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front cross member and gearbox support corroded

Handbrake travel slightly excessive

Minor cracks present on passenger side rear tyre

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate slightly faded

Rear silencer damaged and hanger very close to chassis leg

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Steel end of passenger side front flexy brake hose corroded

Unable to fully examine vehicle sills due to fitment of plastic trim

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,135 miles

Both front flexy brake hoses have corrosion to steel ends

Both rear short brake pipes corroded and ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Drivers side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front flexy section of exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly

Oil filter corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 46,130 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear short brake pipes corroded and ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Drivers side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread

Flexy section of exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil filter corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,507 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside faces-advise replacement when pads due (approx.2-3,000 miles)

Front crossmember corroded (around towing eye)

Front exhaust mountings corroded

Gearbox wiring chaffing on passenger side driveshaft

Minor cracks present on front tyres (tread at 4mm in centre)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear of passenger side front to rear, and both short rear brake pipes slightly corroded

SLIGHT freeplay in drivers side balljoint

Steel ends of both front flexy brake hoses corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 43,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inside faces-advise replacement when pads due (approx.2-3,000 miles)

Front crossmember corroded (around towing eye)

Front exhaust mountings corroded

Gearbox wiring chaffing on passenger side driveshaft

Minor cracks present on front tyres (tread at 4mm in centre)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear of passenger side front to rear, and both short rear brake pipes slightly corroded

SLIGHT freeplay in drivers side balljoint

Steel ends of both front flexy brake hoses corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,545 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 39,545 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,353 miles

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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K2 FCP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K2 FCP, 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.

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What year was K2 FCP registered?

K2 FCP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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