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V517 EFB

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,256 mi
Last recorded115,256 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 EFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 115,256 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 115,256 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter loose

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing and worn on inner edge

offside headlight loose

Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,396 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Fail 21 Jun 2011 105,394 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 98,563 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2009 88,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,215 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 79,203 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 72,741 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inside edge, on legal min.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 72,741 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inside edge, on legal min.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise o/s/f seat belt twisted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V517 EFB 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 61.5%.

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 V517 EFB, 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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V517 EFB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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