MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust down pipe front bracket adrift from pipe and rear bracket starting to rust-away
Front brake pads wearing low and discs starting to rust
Nearside headlamp glass cracked and offside headlamp glass chipped
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge of tread
Rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Various small stone chips in front screen
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P245 SFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 P245 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 P245 SFL registered?
P245 SFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 May 1997.
Is P245 SFL safe to buy?
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