MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,721 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres perished
nearside door mirror
nearside front tyre worn to limit
nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded badfly
offside front tyre close to limit
both rear tyres perished
nearside door mirror
nearside front tyre worn to limit
nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded badfly
offside front tyre close to limit
bonnet catch
brake fluid level
engine oil from oil filter
nearside door mirror
offside headlamp
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
bonnet catch
brake fluid level
engine oil from oil filter
nearside door mirror
nearside door mirror
sump leaking
very difficult to engage reverse gear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside door mirror
offside front tyre worn to limit on edges
sump leaking
very difficult to engage reverse gear
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P439 XHY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P439 XHY, 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 P439 XHY registered?
P439 XHY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 June 1997.
Is P439 XHY safe to buy?
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