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V179 EHC

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,590 mi
Last recorded52,590 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 EHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,590 miles

advise both wipers torn but not affecting view

advise surface corrosion on all brake pipes on underside of car

advise surface corrosion on both front brake flexy ferruls

Fail 3 Jun 2014 52,586 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

advise both wipers torn but not affecting view

advise surface corrosion on all brake pipes on underside of car

advise surface corrosion on both front brake flexy ferruls

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,409 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,409 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 50,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,359 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,014 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,374 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 32,580 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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V179 EHC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V179 EHC, 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 V179 EHC registered?

V179 EHC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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