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T53 UAE

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 UAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 90,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 75,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,899 miles

VT32 issued with VT30

Fail 17 Feb 2007 70,899 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre perish

Main beam tell tale does not work

Pass 9 Mar 2006 68,139 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 68,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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 UAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T53 UAE registered?

T53 UAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T53 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T53 UAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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