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S98 SFH

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,017 mi
Last recorded90,017 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 SFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2012 90,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,290 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 88,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,959 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 3 Apr 2010 85,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Obstructions hanging from mirror

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

Rear brakes noisey

Rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Rear number plate faded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 83,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,070 miles

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

engine smokey

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,239 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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S98 SFH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc 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 S98 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 S98 SFH registered?

S98 SFH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S98 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 SFH 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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