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P134 XCW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,915 mi
Last recorded70,915 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 XCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 65,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,815 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 62,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall - no cords or struture exposed

n/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall - no cords or struture exposed

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,053 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 55,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,121 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but is not deep enough to reach the cords.Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the inner and outer sidewalls

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 53,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but is not deep enough to reach the cords.Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 50,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,037 miles

nearside rear lamp has slight crack in it.

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 XCW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

P134 XCW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P134 XCW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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