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S693 LCF

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,485 mi
Last recorded94,485 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 LCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,485 miles

Front "strong advise"both front tyres wearing on inner edge very close to limits

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 94,485 miles

Front "strong advise"both front tyres wearing on inner edge very close to limits

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,778 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,470 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 67,452 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,478 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,417 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,378 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,058 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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S693 LCF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S693 LCF, 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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S693 LCF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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