MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both no plates will need changing in near future slightly faded
corrosion to sills floors and chassis
fuel and brake lines corroded slightly in places
handbrake reserve close to limit
oil leak
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both no plates will need changing in near future slightly faded
corrosion to sills floors and chassis
fuel and brake lines corroded slightly in places
handbrake reserve close to limit
oil leak
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
front brake imbalance 25%
front crossmember corroded
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front crossmember corroded.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear & nearside rear inner sills have surfce corrosion, not in a prescibed area.
sump in very poor condition.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear & nearside rear inner sill have surface corrosion, not in prescribed area's.
sump in very poor condition.
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
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P734 KWJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P734 KWJ, 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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P734 KWJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 January 1997.
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