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T216 SEJ

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,991 mi
Last recorded95,991 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 SEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 95,991 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear anti roll wrap round bushes have slight play

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,628 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly discoloured

nearside washer requires attention soon

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 22 Feb 2007 53,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general rusting on metal brake pipes †front lasher bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,165 miles

general rusting on metal brake pipes †front lasher bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,017 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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T216 SEJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T216 SEJ, 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 T216 SEJ registered?

T216 SEJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is T216 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T216 SEJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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