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R215 SFL

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,836 mi
Last recorded154,836 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 154,836 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 146,845 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 146,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 141,673 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 134,202 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R215 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R215 SFL, 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.

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What year was R215 SFL registered?

R215 SFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R215 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 SFL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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