MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Interior Of Light Insecure/Damaged (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out Of Shape/Below 1.6 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil Leaks
Play Detected In Wiper Arm Linkage
Play In Steering Lock & Associated Switches
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust System Heavilly Deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Leak From Nearside Front Driveshaft Oil Seal
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Tyres Worn/ Poor Condition/ Heavilly Perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust System Heavilly Deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Leak From Nearside Front Driveshaft Oil Seal
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Tyres Worn/ Poor Condition/ Heavilly Perished
Exhaust downpipe heat shields loose and in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside and offside rear tyres showing cracking attention needed
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Trailer socket not fitted at time of test and end of electrical lead cut attention needed
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Exhaust downpipe heat shields loose and in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside and offside rear tyres showing cracking attention needed
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Trailer socket not fitted at time of test and end of electrical lead cut attention needed
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery charge light stays on
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery charge light stays on
rear number plate deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P903 KGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue 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 P903 KGM, 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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P903 KGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 June 1997.
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