MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,438 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Damage noted to o/s/f wing & n/s/r wing.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Weak beam image to o/s headlamp.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat shield rattle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat shield rattle
both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded
outer sills covered
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded
outer sills covered
1. Ns & Os beam patterns are poor †2. Nsr tyre is perished †3. Osr tyre has a nail in it †4. Front brake pads are low †5. front crossmember is corroded †
6. Nsr & Osr steel brake pipes are corroded †7. Brake flexi hoses are perished †8. Slight play in steering †9. Under bonnet washer valve is leaking †10. Front brake discs are worn & corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1. Ns & Os beam pattern is poor †2. Nsr tyre is perished †3. Osr tyre has a nail in it †4. Front brake pads are low †5. Front crossmember is corroded †
10. Front brake discs are worn & corroded
6. Nsr & Osr steel brake pipes are corroded †7. Brake flexi hoses are perished †8. Slight play in steering †9. Under bonnet washer valve is leaking
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
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P135 DDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 95,508 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 P135 DDF, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P135 DDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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