MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
oil leak
slight under car corrosion/inner+outer sills but not holed
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
oil leak
slight under car corrosion/inner+outer sills but not holed
inner and outer sills corroded but not holed
n/s side mirror cracked
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
oil leak
rear inner arches corroded but not holed
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
inner and outer sills corroded but not holed
n/s side mirror cracked
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
oil leak
rear inner arches corroded but not holed
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
The front nearside headlamp is cracked. The nearside mirror is broken.
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P789 VFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 P789 VFH, 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 P789 VFH registered?
P789 VFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 January 1997.
Is P789 VFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for P789 VFH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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