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S708 JHY

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,756 mi
Last recorded182,756 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 JHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 182,756 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 182,753 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 176,450 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 165,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 165,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 146,692 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 146,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 128,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 112,033 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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S708 JHY is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S708 JHY, 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 S708 JHY registered?

S708 JHY is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S708 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S708 JHY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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