MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres starting to crack
both front tyres starting to crack
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W198 LJF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,477 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 W198 LJF, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W198 LJF registered?
W198 LJF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W198 LJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W198 LJF shows 9 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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