MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,823 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust flexi badly detiorated and weak
front exhaust mount snapped
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
front exhaust mount snapped
exhaust flexi badly detiorated and weak
Advise hand brake has alot of travel
Advise near side front tyre wearing badly on outside edge, almost a fail.
Advise rear brake performance has slight imbalance, recommend rear brake inspection
Advise rear tyres wearing low and on edges badly
Advise wet test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advise hand brake has alot of travel
Advise near side front tyre wearing badly on outside edge, almost a fail.
Advise rear brake performance has slight imbalance, recommend rear brake inspection
Advise rear tyres wearing low and on edges badly
Advise wet test
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
exhaust front mounting broken althrough exhaust system fully supported
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tracking?
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V229 ECH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 86,889 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 V229 ECH, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V229 ECH registered?
V229 ECH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V229 ECH safe to buy?
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