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T278 PDD

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,802 mi
Last recorded110,802 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 PDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust not fully supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated/split

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside front inner brake pad incorrectly fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 110,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust not fully supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated/split

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside front inner brake pad incorrectly fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,344 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate seperating

Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,930 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

unable to fully check outer sill due to covers

Pass 6 Apr 2006 97,045 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

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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T278 PDD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T278 PDD, 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 T278 PDD registered?

T278 PDD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T278 PDD safe to buy?

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