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T268 UAE

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,950 mi
Last recorded106,950 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT268 UAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 106,950 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 106,179 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,986 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 98,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Oct 2006 91,975 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 91,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 79,259 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 79,259 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)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T268 UAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T268 UAE, 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 T268 UAE registered?

T268 UAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T268 UAE safe to buy?

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