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R108 SFL

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,600 mi
Last recorded58,600 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,090 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,776 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R108 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R108 SFL, 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

How do I check the history of R108 SFL?

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What year was R108 SFL registered?

R108 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R108 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 SFL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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