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S138 VPP

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,169 mi
Last recorded136,169 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 VPP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 136,169 miles

all headlamp adjusters broken.

handbrake travel requires attention.

weak pattern nearside headlamp.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 136,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake travel requires attention.

weak pattern nearside headlamp.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 113,466 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 89,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

chip in offside headlamp lense

Pass 28 Jan 2006 66,487 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

out of balance to front service brake performance

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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S138 VPP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S138 VPP, 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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What year was S138 VPP registered?

S138 VPP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 February 1999.

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