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S947 RPW

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,278 mi
Last recorded75,278 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 RPW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,278 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 68,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 62,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

drivers door doesnt open from inside (intermitent)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,302 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

drivers door doesnt open from inside (intermitent)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,464 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,168 miles

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

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

fanbelt very noisy

Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,033 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,033 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2005 35,825 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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S947 RPW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S947 RPW, 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 S947 RPW registered?

S947 RPW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S947 RPW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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