MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
274,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CORRODED ALONG ITS LENGTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CORRODED ALONG ITS LENGTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot drop off panels behind bumper are holed and corroded on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
charging lamp illuminated
Boot drop off panels behind bumper are holed and corroded on both sides
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
charging lamp illuminated
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Boot drop off panels behind bumper are holed and corroded on both sides
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
charging lamp illuminated
Body panel behind bumper is holed and corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
Fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel hose corroded next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
general corrosion under vehicle
n/s of vehicle damaged
o/s steering rack boot twisted
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
general corrosion under vehicle
n/s of vehicle damaged
o/s steering rack boot twisted
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion underneath vehicle
oil residue around the engine
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion underneath vehicle
o/s/r bodywork damaged
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
general corrosion underneath vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
general corrosion underneath vehicle
o/s/r bodywork damaged
Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both sills covered by trims
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both sills covered by trims
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both sills covered by trims
rear suspen mounting covered by trims
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
both sills covered by trims
rear suspen mounting covered by trims
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
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P306 CER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 P306 CER, 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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P306 CER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.
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