CarVerify

Free Car Check

T240 KEP

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,649 mi
Last recorded74,649 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 KEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,649 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,357 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 50,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Aug 2019 50,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,549 miles

Front coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front hubs corroded

Nearside and offside rear suspension assemblies corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,549 miles

Front coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front hubs corroded

Nearside and offside rear suspension assemblies corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,520 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front hubs corroded

Nearside and offside rear suspension assemblies corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,399 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 43,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,770 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 42,431 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,078 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,142 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,608 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 30,608 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 27,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,596 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,755 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
Full Mitsubishi Carisma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T240 KEP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T240 KEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T240 KEP?

You can check the full history of T240 KEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T240 KEP registered?

T240 KEP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T240 KEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T240 KEP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T240 KEP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T240 KEP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.