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T309 VDV

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,233 mi
Last recorded77,233 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT309 VDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,231 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,948 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear top strut mounts have some lift

rear wiper perished

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2009 67,948 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear top strut mounts have some lift

rear wiper perished

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,239 miles

front windscreen damaged

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished and worn close to limit

Fail 19 Jun 2008 64,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front windscreen damaged

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished and worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,895 miles

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

offside rear tyre nail in tread area

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,031 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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T309 VDV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T309 VDV, 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 T309 VDV registered?

T309 VDV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T309 VDV safe to buy?

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