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T53 KWX

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 KWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 99,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,701 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 93,675 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 85,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,493 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 81,575 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 76,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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T53 KWX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T53 KWX, 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 T53 KWX registered?

T53 KWX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T53 KWX safe to buy?

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