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T493 FOD

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,724 mi
Last recorded184,724 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT493 FOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 184,724 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped (pads low 1-2000 miles)

Front tyres tread depths low

Nearside front shock absorber slight leak

Oil leak from filter area and sump

Fail 4 Dec 2014 184,724 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped (pads low 1-2000 miles)

Front tyres tread depths low

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

Nearside front shock absorber slight leak

Oil leak from filter area and sump

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 170,796 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 170,796 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 151,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 151,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 129,416 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 129,416 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 114,324 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 114,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,030 miles

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

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

cant see rear brake pipes due to grease

Fail 1 Jun 2009 100,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 85,156 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake high

Fail 28 May 2008 85,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake high

o/s/rear outer sidelamp brighter than others at rear

Pass 31 May 2007 73,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2006 62,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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T493 FOD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 T493 FOD, 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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T493 FOD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 May 1999.

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