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T38 SFW

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,685 mi
Last recorded135,685 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 SFW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 135,685 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 135,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 129,242 miles

both rear upper t.c.a.inner bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2009 129,236 miles

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

"cat" blowing slightly

both rear upper track control arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated - still legible

Fail 26 Jun 2009 129,191 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

"cat" blowing slightly

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear upper track control arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

nearside front wiper blade split and smearing screen slightly

rear number plate slightly deteriorated - still legible

Pass 18 Jun 2008 119,857 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 119,856 miles

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

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 109,047 miles

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

nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting rubber slightly worn

Fail 6 Jun 2007 109,047 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting rubber slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2006 99,407 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

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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T38 SFW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T38 SFW, 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 T38 SFW registered?

T38 SFW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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