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P769 KEF

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,184 mi
Last recorded137,184 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 KEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 137,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2017 131,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low in inner shoulder

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 126,164 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2016 126,164 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 119,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2015 119,538 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2014 111,559 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 111,559 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 104,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 95,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 87,868 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 7 May 2010 83,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 75,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 70,688 miles

slight travel on handbrake.

Fail 7 May 2008 70,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 8 May 2007 67,994 miles

slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 9 May 2006 63,204 miles

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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P769 KEF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 90,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P769 KEF, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P769 KEF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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