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T203 PJA

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,164 mi
Last recorded81,164 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 PJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

fron tyre edges worn

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

fron tyre edges worn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,151 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,497 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,228 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 42,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T203 PJA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T203 PJA, 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 T203 PJA registered?

T203 PJA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T203 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T203 PJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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