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V148 NFM

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,826 mi
Last recorded96,826 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 NFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,826 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 96,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 86,834 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,834 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,362 miles

advise front brake pad wear.

advise nearside rear tyre wear.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,912 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 61,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,936 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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V148 NFM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V148 NFM, 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 V148 NFM registered?

V148 NFM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V148 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V148 NFM shows 8 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.

Does V148 NFM have outstanding finance?

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