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T503 KNW

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,730 mi
Last recorded134,730 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 KNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 134,730 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

centre mirror missing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 134,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

centre mirror missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 131,359 miles

washer pipe leaking

interior mirror missing

off side front brake disc corroded

oil leak from engine

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2010 131,359 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

interior mirror missing

off side front brake disc corroded

oil leak from engine

slight damage to windscreen

washer pipe leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2009 119,722 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 119,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 110,168 miles

front indicators slightly faded.

n/s and o/s front brake pipes dev. corrosion

n/s and o/s front tyres worn low/nearing limits

Fail 18 Jun 2008 110,168 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front indicators slightly faded.

n/s and o/s front brake pipes dev. corrosion

n/s and o/s front tyres worn low/nearing limits

n/s rear tyre worn low/on limits

Pass 26 Jul 2007 99,107 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 99,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 87,066 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 87,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T503 KNW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T503 KNW, 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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T503 KNW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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