MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,179 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
bonnet difficult to open
exhaust emissions co level only just met
front brake imbalance 22%
nearside rear light lens damaged
offside front indicator lens damaged
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
bonnet difficult to open
exhaust emissions co level only just met
front brake imbalance 22%
nearside rear light lens damaged
offside front indicator lens damaged
Oil leak
damage to offside front indicator lens,nearside rear light lens and rear bumper
poor beam image from nearside front headlamp
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
damage to offside front indicator lens,nearside rear light lens and rear bumper
poor beam image from nearside front headlamp
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P239 SFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P239 SFL, 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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What year was P239 SFL registered?
P239 SFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 11 June 1997.
Is P239 SFL safe to buy?
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