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T842 MEF

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,242 mi
Last recorded137,242 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT842 MEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 137,242 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 131,233 miles

brake pedal rubber split.!!!

corrosion on floors.!!!

offside front indicator lens damaged.!!!

Fail 14 Jul 2010 131,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber split.!!!

corrosion on floors.!!!

front brake discs lipped.!!!

offside front indicator lens damaged.!!!

Pass 6 Jul 2009 122,663 miles

nearside seatbelt requires attention.!!!

offside front wiper split.!!!

temp repair to nearside front headlamp.!!!

Pass 16 Jul 2008 115,849 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber split.!!!

floors corroded.!!!

temp repair to nearside front headlamp.!!!

Fail 15 Jul 2008 115,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber split.!!!

floors corroded.!!!

temp repair to nearside front headlamp.!!!

Pass 5 Jun 2007 106,109 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 106,109 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 21 May 2007 10,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,218 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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T842 MEF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T842 MEF, 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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T842 MEF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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