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V234 EWB

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,816 mi
Last recorded97,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 EWB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 97,816 miles

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,662 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 95,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,100 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 90,927 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 88,996 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 88,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,850 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,860 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall cracking slightly and traed nearing legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,529 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 71,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,535 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 64,363 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 64,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V234 EWB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V234 EWB, 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 V234 EWB registered?

V234 EWB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V234 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V234 EWB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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