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T312 EJM

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

178,461 mi
Last recorded178,461 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT312 EJM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 178,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front headlamp condition deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 173,818 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2012 173,815 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 168,354 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 168,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 151,340 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 151,340 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 135,290 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 135,290 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 135,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 115,196 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 115,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 85,299 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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T312 EJM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T312 EJM, 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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T312 EJM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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