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T485 TEV

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,822 mi
Last recorded133,822 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 TEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 133,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge 185.65.14

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

brake pedal rubber worn

parking brake only just passed

Fail 24 Jan 2017 133,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge 185.65.14

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,471 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear tyre tread wearing on inner edges(tracking needs checking)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,113 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,631 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,183 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 47,412 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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T485 TEV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T485 TEV, 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 T485 TEV registered?

T485 TEV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T485 TEV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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