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P151 SAV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,797 mi
Last recorded149,797 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 SAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 149,797 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside and offside undersills corroded

Fail 4 May 2013 149,797 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside and offside undersills corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 144,121 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

tank straps corroded

Fail 5 May 2012 144,121 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubbers cracked

front exhaust corroded

tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 138,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 131,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 124,494 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 124,494 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 115,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 101,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,416 miles

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

rear brakes slight imbalance

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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P151 SAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P151 SAV, 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 P151 SAV registered?

P151 SAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P151 SAV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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