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Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T983 VHTMOT history

T983 VHT is a blue petrol Mitsubishi Carisma first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,221 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T983 VHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Carisma
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T983 VHT was last recorded at 134,221 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,220 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,221 miles
  • 2025 – 131,876 miles
  • 2024 – 122,056 miles
  • 2023 – 110,489 miles
  • 2022 – 97,253 miles
  • 2021 – 88,269 miles
  • 2020 – 86,984 miles
  • 2019 – 85,381 miles
  • 2018 – 82,338 miles
  • 2017 – 77,041 miles
  • 2016 – 73,889 miles
  • 2015 – 70,022 miles
  • 2014 – 66,339 miles
  • 2013 – 63,565 miles
  • 2012 – 59,290 miles
  • 2011 – 54,295 miles
  • 2010 – 51,739 miles
  • 2009 – 49,767 miles
  • 2008 – 47,333 miles
  • 2007 – 44,195 miles
  • 2006 – 39,997 miles
  • 2005 – 38,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,221 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,221 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,221 miles
    Test number
    639262360984
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail134,220 miles (+2,344)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,220 miles
    Test number
    991737136992
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass131,876 miles (+168)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,876 miles
    Test number
    150481661550
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail131,708 miles (+9,652)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,708 miles
    Test number
    435861044243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,056 miles (+11,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,056 miles
    Test number
    305527642444
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,489 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,489 miles
    Test number
    173358234161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,445 miles (+13,192)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,445 miles
    Test number
    469887868529
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    444950268653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,253 miles (+8,984)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    113476336176
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass88,269 miles (+1,285)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,269 miles
    Test number
    231018520369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass86,984 miles (+1,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,984 miles
    Test number
    839302481648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,381 miles (+3,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    301215718118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass82,338 miles (+5,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,338 miles
    Test number
    698132427767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass77,041 miles (+3,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,041 miles
    Test number
    522785161483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass73,889 miles (+3,867)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,889 miles
    Test number
    348113286248
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass70,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,022 miles
    Test number
    707894195196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,022 miles (+3,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,022 miles
    Test number
    219504095133
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass66,339 miles (+2,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,339 miles
    Test number
    829251484162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,565 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,565 miles
    Test number
    535913893172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,290 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,290 miles
    Test number
    777791982155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,295 miles (+2,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,295 miles
    Test number
    766505971134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass51,739 miles (+1,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,739 miles
    Test number
    934506180163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,767 miles (+2,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,767 miles
    Test number
    961789589138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass47,333 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    361239288150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,195 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    754170297114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,997 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,997 miles
    Test number
    512791996139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    38,324 miles
    Test number
    501364095195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T983 VHT

Does T983 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T983 VHT is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T983 VHT?
The MOT on T983 VHT is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T983 VHT done?
T983 VHT was recorded at 134,221 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,586 miles a year.
Has T983 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T983 VHT has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T983 VHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T983 VHT find?
T983 VHT passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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