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T340 SHJ

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT340 SHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 114,532 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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 110,978 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 40,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 102,246 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 102,246 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,035 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,142 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,142 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,920 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 58,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,446 miles

long hand brake traval

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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T340 SHJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T340 SHJ, 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 T340 SHJ registered?

T340 SHJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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