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T993 VHT

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,415 mi
Last recorded117,415 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT993 VHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 117,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2018 111,886 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 111,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 106,152 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Axial tie rod has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 99,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal rubber worn

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front brake pads look too be worn

front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

rear brake ferruels corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal rubber worn

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front brake pads look too be worn

front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

rear brake ferruels corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 85,627 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 80,714 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,842 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 69,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise certain components underside of vehicle coated in rust ,consistant with being stood unused for a long time .

Fail 4 Jun 2008 64,034 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise certain components underside of vehicle coated in rust ,consistant with being stood unused for a long time .

Pass 29 May 2007 63,586 miles

advise clips be removed on drivers seat belt to operate as normal

Pass 23 May 2006 62,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 49,700 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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T993 VHT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T993 VHT, 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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T993 VHT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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