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T439 MBU

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 MBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,508 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,504 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,892 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres are cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,353 miles

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

battery insecure .

front exhaust mount broken .

some deterioration too front exhaust system .

Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,353 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure .

front exhaust mount broken .

some deterioration too front exhaust system .

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,483 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,354 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,874 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,741 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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T439 MBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T439 MBU, 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 T439 MBU registered?

T439 MBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T439 MBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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