MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
n/s/f seat is worn.
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
n/s/f seat is worn.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside door mirror damaged
offside rear part sidelamp inop
rear suspension weak
slight play in steering
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light scratch marks to o/s of windscreen
n/s door mirror in poor condition.
outer sills covered.
slight travel in handbrake.
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light scratch marks to o/s of windscreen
n/s door mirror in poor condition.
outer sills covered.
slight travel in handbrake.
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
sill covers fitted
test in wet
All tyres perished and cracking.
Offside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge.
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
borth rear tyres show signs of ageing on sidewalls
nearside front tyre signs of ageing on sidewall
offside front tyre on limit outer edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
borth rear tyres show signs of ageing on sidewalls
nearside front tyre signs of ageing on sidewall
offside front tyre on limit outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P423 PAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P423 PAV, 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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P423 PAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 April 1997.
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