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T255 EDP

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,487 mi
Last recorded113,487 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 EDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2011 113,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery light is on

boot is difficult to open

gear lever is difficult to select reverse gear

nearside and offside rear suspension arm inner bushes are starting to perish and split

nearside rear bumper end is slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and slightly perished through tread

rear fog light switch has a slight fault but does switch on and off

Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,487 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery light is on

boot is difficult to open

gear lever is difficult to select reverse gear

nearside and offside rear suspension arm inner bushes are starting to perish and split

nearside rear bumper end is slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and slightly perished through tread

rear fog light switch has a slight fault but does switch on and off

Pass 6 Apr 2010 109,399 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly worn

nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

offside door mirror casing has had temporary repair

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 5 Mar 2009 105,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery furred up, recommend cleaning

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

gear lever reverse selector damaged

handbrake lever has little reserve travel and may require adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Mar 2009 105,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery furred up, recommend cleaning

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

gear lever reverse selector damaged

handbrake lever has little reserve travel and may require adjustment or repair

nearside and offside front coil springs clamped so as to lower suspension, recommend removing clamps

Pass 8 Mar 2008 89,079 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 75,699 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,124 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 61,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T255 EDP 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 66.7%.

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 T255 EDP, 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 T255 EDP registered?

T255 EDP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 June 1999.

Is T255 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T255 EDP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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