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T958 CGX

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,248 mi
Last recorded202,248 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT958 CGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 202,248 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 201,421 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Play found in both front and both rear anti roll ber D bushes.

Rear trailing arm bushes have started to split and have slight play in them.

Slight blow from rear silencer joint.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 195,742 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 195,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 183,389 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 163,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 146,514 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 146,379 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management warning light staying on

o/s/f wheel has play.(poss steering arm)

offside rear view mirror damaged.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 132,114 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 132,114 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn corroded pitted and scored

front pads worn low

play in steering rack (recommend replacement as soon as possible

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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T958 CGX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc 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 T958 CGX, 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 T958 CGX registered?

T958 CGX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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