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T587 JCL

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,965 mi
Last recorded116,965 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT587 JCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,965 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 116,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Gear oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 116,285 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,788 miles

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

nsf tyre perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 104,564 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 104,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,846 miles

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Fail 18 Nov 2010 98,846 miles

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

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n.s.r tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 26 Nov 2009 93,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n.s.r tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 1 Oct 2008 86,377 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,152 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 71,698 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 71,698 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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T587 JCL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 T587 JCL, 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 T587 JCL registered?

T587 JCL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 June 1999.

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