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V396 DCK

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,766 mi
Last recorded97,766 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 DCK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,766 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,094 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,094 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 75,450 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 75,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,684 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 63,684 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

washer fluid low level warning on

Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,943 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 49,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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V396 DCK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V396 DCK, 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 V396 DCK registered?

V396 DCK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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