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P586 YDV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,993 mi
Last recorded149,993 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 YDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 149,993 miles

Oil leak engine sump ()

windscreen damaged passenger side not affecting the drivers view

Fail 7 Nov 2017 149,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine sump ()

windscreen damaged passenger side not affecting the drivers view

Pass 11 Nov 2016 143,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres ok central three quarters but will wear too cords.

engine sump leaking

oil filter leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2016 143,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail gearbox cross member (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres ok central three quarters but will wear too cords.

engine sump leaking

n/s/f wheel has a slight bind

oil filter leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2015 137,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the o/s/r flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 137,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the o/s/r flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 131,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 125,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 125,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 114,116 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 114,092 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,796 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 108,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 104,304 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 104,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 101,405 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 101,405 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 96,946 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 96,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 93,097 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 88,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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P586 YDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P586 YDV, 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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P586 YDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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