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P134 ERM

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,958 mi
Last recorded154,958 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 ERM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 154,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 148,087 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through slightly on bottom corner

offside front brake caliper bottom securing bolt appears to have a washer behind head of bolt all others do not

slight play in nearside front wheel when shaken

Fail 18 Nov 2008 148,087 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through slightly on bottom corner

offside front brake caliper bottom securing bolt appears to have a washer behind head of bolt all others do not

offside rear tyre worn on both inner and outter edges any further wear may render this tyre illegal

slight play in nearside front wheel when shaken

Pass 14 Nov 2007 137,258 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 137,258 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 133,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated but still clearly legible

Pass 16 Nov 2006 133,299 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated but still clearly legible

Pass 22 Nov 2005 129,396 miles

engine mounting cross member holed and corroded

oil leak

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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P134 ERM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P134 ERM, 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 P134 ERM registered?

P134 ERM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P134 ERM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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