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T839 SDD

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,863 mi
Last recorded159,863 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT839 SDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 159,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

burning oil observe emissions

underside floor corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 159,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside floor corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 152,212 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 152,212 miles

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

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

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 146,036 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 146,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise required oil

both rear arches corroded

emisions just in

floor section corroded

front cross member corroded

various body damage

Pass 18 Feb 2014 134,881 miles

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

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

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

engine oil low ( topped up )

oil filler cap missing

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Feb 2013 126,124 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 126,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 118,209 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 110,326 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 98,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,374 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,590 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 69,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,246 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 54,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,849 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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T839 SDD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T839 SDD, 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 T839 SDD registered?

T839 SDD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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