1998 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.8L Petrol · R493 EKP
1998 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 98,942 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CARISMA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/09/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1834cc
R493 EKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2008
- 98,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R493 EKP Mileage History
- 23/08/200683,850 mi
- 24/08/200683,855 mi+5 mi
- 23/08/200790,049 mi+6,194 mi
- 27/08/200898,942 mi+8,893 mi
- 27/08/200898,942 mi
Average of roughly 7,498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R493 EKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma (R493 EKP) between August 2006 and August 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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