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XAZ 9246

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 9246
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,307 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,303 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,685 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,684 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 95,303 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,947 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 89,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,370 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 85,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,385 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,679 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 74,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 67,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 62,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,855 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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XAZ 9246 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XAZ 9246, 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 XAZ 9246 registered?

XAZ 9246 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is XAZ 9246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 9246 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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