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T523 PBU

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,118 mi
Last recorded120,118 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 PBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 120,118 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 120,118 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 114,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 106,461 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 106,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front tyres crazing in sidewalls

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2007 100,598 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 100,571 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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T523 PBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T523 PBU, 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 T523 PBU registered?

T523 PBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T523 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T523 PBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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