MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
engine mount support rusty.
front panel rusty.
headlights poor images.
impact damage to nearside rear.
nearside front to rear metal brake pipe rusty.
nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit.
offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes perished.
offside front tyre inner edge worn.
sill covers fitted.
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
play in steering rack and noctey
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body damage
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body damage
play in steering rack and noctey
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
outer sill covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P859 KYB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P859 KYB, 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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P859 KYB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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