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T542 JJF

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,173 mi
Last recorded111,173 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT542 JJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 111,173 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,173 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,377 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,426 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 97,487 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 91,911 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 87,282 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,698 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 81,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 77,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 72,021 miles

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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T542 JJF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T542 JJF, 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 T542 JJF registered?

T542 JJF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T542 JJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T542 JJF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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