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V509 FRH

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,959 mi
Last recorded80,959 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 FRH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,959 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,290 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

parking brake travel

Fail 15 Aug 2012 75,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

parking brake travel

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2010 68,822 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs and pads worn

hand brake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,734 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and cuts to tread

both rear indicators faded

both wing repeters faded

center and rear exhaust corroded

child seat fitted to rear center seat

front number plate cracked and faded

long hand brake travel

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chip to swept area

Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,734 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges and cuts to tread

both rear indicators faded

both wing repeters faded

center and rear exhaust corroded

child seat fitted to rear center seat

front number plate cracked and faded

long hand brake travel

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chip to swept area

Pass 2 Aug 2008 61,984 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front and near/side/rear tyres perished and cuts in tread

both rear indicators and off/side wing repeter faded

child seat fitted to off/side/rear

front and rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate faded distorted and cracked front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

slight damage and corrosion to off/side/rear floor. accident damage and corrosion to off/side/front wing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,769 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 59,769 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

rear fog lamp falty working at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2006 55,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,449 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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V509 FRH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V509 FRH, 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 V509 FRH registered?

V509 FRH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V509 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V509 FRH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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