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V311 DSM

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,056 mi
Last recorded49,056 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 DSM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,056 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Entire Underside Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 49,056 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Entire Underside Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,501 miles

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

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

Rear Both Sides Backing Plates Corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 48,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Both Sides Backing Plates Corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 48,221 miles

Nearside Front Slight Bind

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,982 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,982 miles

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

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

oil filter is rotten

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,524 miles

exhaust centre section corrodid

nearside inner cv gator sweating

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 45,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

exhaust centre section corrodid

nearside inner cv gator sweating

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,871 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,926 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,065 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,148 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,610 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 30,705 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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V311 DSM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V311 DSM, 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 V311 DSM registered?

V311 DSM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V311 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V311 DSM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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