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P144 OWC

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,384 mi
Last recorded100,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 OWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,384 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 109,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 102,246 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 102,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 94,206 miles

excessive travel on handbrake lever

slight play in nsf and osf steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2006 88,679 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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P144 OWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P144 OWC, 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 P144 OWC registered?

P144 OWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P144 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 OWC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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