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T442 MBU

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,115 mi
Last recorded141,115 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT442 MBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 141,115 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler neck rotten around fuel cap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be coming from power steering pump, rocker cover gasket, oil filter, sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,962 miles

Front Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler neck surround corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Nearside and Offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 135,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/R15 88H (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working lenses also slightly damaged (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler neck surround corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Nearside and Offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 132,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside, Offside rear & Nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components..fuel filler neck surround corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair has been made (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 132,515 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside, Offside rear & Nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components..fuel filler neck surround corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair has been made (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 129,586 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 129,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe corroded to excess +leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 126,049 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 126,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 121,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,942 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 111,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 108,278 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 108,274 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,996 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 98,531 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 94,725 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 90,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 85,173 miles

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

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

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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T442 MBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T442 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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T442 MBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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