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T783 VYG

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,299 mi
Last recorded158,299 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT783 VYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 158,299 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 158,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing unevenly, suggest tracking check.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 153,215 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 153,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,764 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 93,764 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 139,442 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 139,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leaking from gearbox

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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T783 VYG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T783 VYG, 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 T783 VYG registered?

T783 VYG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T783 VYG safe to buy?

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