MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both headlamp beam images are deteriorated
exhaust system is deteriorated
gear box oil leak
sump pan corroded and leaking
various areas of corrosion has started
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both headlamp beam images are deteriorated
exhaust system is deteriorated
front brake pads look low
gear box oil leak
sump pan corroded and leaking
various areas of corrosion has started
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/r position light to bright
gear box oil leak
n/s/r tyre tread low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
gear box oil leak
n/s/r tyre tread low
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f/ metal brake pipe has advanced but not excessive corrosion.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P59 NEW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P59 NEW, 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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P59 NEW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P59 NEW safe to buy?
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