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S581 WYA

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,450 mi
Last recorded134,450 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 WYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 134,450 miles

brake discs wearing thin.

exhaust leak

fog light switch sticking.

front exhaust mount broken but system secure.

ns/r and os/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 134,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake discs wearing thin.

exhaust leak

fog light switch sticking.

front exhaust mount broken but system secure.

ns/r and os/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery light on dash

both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes have play

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and worn close to the legal limit

Fail 21 Mar 2011 126,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery light on dash

both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes have play

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2010 118,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,681 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 104,606 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,693 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 90,693 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,285 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 67,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S581 WYA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 86,889 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 S581 WYA, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S581 WYA registered?

S581 WYA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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