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247 HBP

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration247 HBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,218 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 110,342 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,224 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,014 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 94,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,833 miles

Nearside Rear spare tyre fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,600 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 73,547 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both wiring fault in tail gate (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smear on wipers

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,584 miles

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

rear tyres slighty perrishing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,799 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 51,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,254 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 46,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,749 miles

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,528 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,581 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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247 HBP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 76,550 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 247 HBP, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 247 HBP registered?

247 HBP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is 247 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 247 HBP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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