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T454 MBU

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,988 mi
Last recorded117,988 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 MBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,988 miles

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

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,320 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 103,320 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery not secured down.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 92,753 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jun 2010 92,753 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,250 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 80,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,931 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front nearside tyre has had a repair which is not very well repaired

Fail 22 Jun 2006 47,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,654 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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T454 MBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T454 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T454 MBU?

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What year was T454 MBU registered?

T454 MBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T454 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T454 MBU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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