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S139 SFL

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,428 mi
Last recorded165,428 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 165,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 165,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 160,134 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

exhaust blow starting on centre box

o/s/f window not working

Pass 18 Apr 2011 156,314 miles

exhaust rear box mounts corroded

front brake pads wearing low

long travel at parking brake lever

rear arm bushes perished

Pass 7 May 2010 145,896 miles

exhaust piping corroded

Fail 7 May 2010 145,896 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust piping corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 136,465 miles

Both rear suspension arm rubber bushes are perished

Both rear tyres are perished

Both rear tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

Parking brake lever bit high

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2009 136,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear suspension rubber bushes are perished

Both rear tyres are perished

Both rear tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

Front bumper is damaged

N/S headlamp aim is on limit

Parking brake lever is high

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2008 125,521 miles

rear arm bushes perrished

front tyres wearing at inner edges

long travel at parking brake lever

Fail 6 Mar 2007 118,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 118,527 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 115,031 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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S139 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S139 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 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 S139 SFL registered?

S139 SFL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S139 SFL shows 12 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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