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VIW 8487

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,582 mi
Last recorded88,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 8487
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 88,582 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 88,582 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,891 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 64,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 49,973 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,973 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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VIW 8487 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 90,828 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 VIW 8487, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIW 8487 registered?

VIW 8487 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for VIW 8487 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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