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P104 VJS

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,192 mi
Last recorded48,192 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 VJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,318 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,346 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,340 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,367 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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P104 VJS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P104 VJS, 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 P104 VJS registered?

P104 VJS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P104 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 VJS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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