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T526 PBU

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,484 mi
Last recorded131,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 PBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 131,484 miles

both front tyres bold inner edge

n/s/f tyre has nail

o/s/r tyre parished

Fail 23 Jun 2014 131,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres bold inner edge

n/s/f tyre has nail

o/s/r tyre parished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 119,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 119,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,111 miles

front discs corroded & worn

Fail 25 Jun 2012 101,111 miles

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

front discs corroded & worn

Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,053 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,053 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,874 miles

passenger rear door will not open from inside or outside the vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,060 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to open o/s rear door

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,067 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 46,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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T526 PBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T526 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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T526 PBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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