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T423 RGB

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

48,512 mi
Last recorded48,512 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT423 RGB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,512 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 48,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,739 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 47,739 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flanges corroded x2 at catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust heat shield insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,827 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 46,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer t-piece blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,697 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 45,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 44,644 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.339% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,433 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 43,432 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.164% possible service (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber deteriorated (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x-member mouting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,221 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 42,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front exhaust section/cat in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,503 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs have slight corrosion on braking surface

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Oct 2012 39,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs have slight corrosion on braking surface

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,224 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,880 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres ran flat sidewalls slightley perished

Fail 20 Oct 2010 36,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres ran flat sidewalls slightley perished

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,580 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 29,580 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,854 miles

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

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

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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T423 RGB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 T423 RGB, 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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T423 RGB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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