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T214 RMV

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,110 mi
Last recorded160,110 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 RMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 160,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 160,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 156,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 156,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 153,173 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 153,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 151,285 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 145,647 miles

Nearside Front track rod end bush perishing

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear no plate perishing

exhaust has minor leak of gases

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2017 145,647 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front track rod end bush perishing

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear no plate perishing

exhaust has minor leak of gases

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 138,252 miles

Headlamps frosted.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 138,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamps frosted.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 129,649 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall has damage

rear anti roll bar link rubbers worn

Pass 1 Feb 2014 123,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 123,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 117,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,972 miles

exhaust system has slight leaks .

Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,585 miles

nearside front top strut mount worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,561 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 81,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,570 miles

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

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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T214 RMV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T214 RMV, 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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T214 RMV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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