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S974 SFH

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,325 mi
Last recorded116,325 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 SFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 116,325 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 110,652 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 110,652 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 104,070 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 104,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,016 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 97,937 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 92,074 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 92,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,401 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,552 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 69,588 miles

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

advise bonnet release sticky

Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,588 miles

advise bonnet release sticky

Pass 21 Dec 2006 64,070 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 63,986 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 58,857 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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S974 SFH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S974 SFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S974 SFH registered?

S974 SFH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S974 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S974 SFH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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