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S975 NNR

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

146,237 mi
Last recorded146,237 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 NNR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 146,237 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES CORRODED

HEADLAMP BEAM DEFLECTORS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE WING MIRROR DAMAGED

SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Fail 19 Sep 2025 146,237 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES CORRODED

HEADLAMP BEAM DEFLECTORS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE WING MIRROR DAMAGED

SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Pass 23 Apr 2024 145,548 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 23 Apr 2024 145,548 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 145,535 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 144,585 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 144,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 143,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 140,872 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,973 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 136,973 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 131,350 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 131,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 126,277 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 126,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,494 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 115,796 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 110,730 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 110,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 104,992 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 104,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 89,677 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 89,677 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 82,628 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,693 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 78,105 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,568 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 75,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,524 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 65,129 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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S975 NNR is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 S975 NNR, 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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S975 NNR is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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