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R115 BWP

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,660 mi
Last recorded117,660 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 BWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2012 117,660 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 112,570 miles

Both rear radius arm bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 105,488 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

interior of windscreen dirty and blurring vision to front

Pass 16 Feb 2009 99,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 94,438 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,729 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,968 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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R115 BWP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R115 BWP, 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 R115 BWP registered?

R115 BWP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R115 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 BWP shows 7 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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