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S897 WAN

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,971 mi
Last recorded94,971 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 WAN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 94,971 miles

REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT MISSING/ ADV N/SIDE INNER CV BOOT LEAKING GEAR OIL / ADV N/SIDE REAR TYRE HAS SCREW IN IT

Pass 4 Nov 2008 87,145 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

rear brakes uneven

travel on brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2007 82,736 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

wiper blades split

Fail 19 Oct 2007 82,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on brake pipes

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,361 miles

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

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)

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

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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S897 WAN is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S897 WAN, 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 S897 WAN registered?

S897 WAN is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S897 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S897 WAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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