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S142 BUF

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 BUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,498 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Fail 17 Aug 2016 94,485 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,927 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 89,914 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,037 miles

atten rear brakes

o/s/f ind pale

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,331 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 85,329 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,881 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 84,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 84,248 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,478 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 77,436 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,786 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,442 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 60,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 52,664 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,827 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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S142 BUF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S142 BUF, 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 S142 BUF registered?

S142 BUF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S142 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 BUF shows 18 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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