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T478 AGU

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,183 mi
Last recorded120,183 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 AGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 120,183 miles

FRONT LOWER CROSS MEMBER STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ON INSIDE SIDEWALL

SUMP CORRODED & SEEPING ENGINE OIL

Fail 11 Dec 2008 120,141 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT LOWER CROSS MEMBER STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ON INSIDE SIDEWALL

SUMP CORRODED & SEEPING ENGINE OIL

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 115,502 miles

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

N/S/R & O/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIOATE BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Pass 7 Aug 2006 104,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 99,303 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 99,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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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T478 AGU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T478 AGU, 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 T478 AGU registered?

T478 AGU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T478 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T478 AGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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