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T259 MNT

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,207 mi
Last recorded161,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 MNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 161,207 miles

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

exhaust catching on rear anti roll bar

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 28 May 2010 161,207 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

exhaust catching on rear anti roll bar

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 May 2009 145,931 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 145,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear anti roll wrap round bushes have slight play

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 134,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 120,925 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shocka's slightly weak

slight grease seapage from nearside outer c/v joint gaiter

slight play in rear antiroll bar buhes

steel brake pipe to nearside front brake hose slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2007 120,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside steel brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 110,892 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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T259 MNT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T259 MNT, 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 T259 MNT registered?

T259 MNT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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