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T597 JCL

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,011 mi
Last recorded116,011 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 JCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 116,011 miles

Fog Light switch is intermittant

Fog Light switch is intermittant

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear Tyre has cracks in the inner sidewall

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 113,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,100 miles

Oil leak

charging light on

front no-plate deteriorating

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar D mounting bush

Fail 16 Dec 2014 111,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

charging light on

front no-plate deteriorating

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar D mounting bush

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 108,426 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 105,416 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 105,350 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 101,907 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre on legal limit

slight front exhaust blow

Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,950 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Dec 2009 93,414 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs starting to corrode

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2009 93,414 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs starting to corrode

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,434 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,611 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front indicators starting to discolour

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2005 56,821 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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T597 JCL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T597 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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T597 JCL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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