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P171 DJR

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,738 mi
Last recorded68,738 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 DJR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,738 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,949 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 66,926 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,559 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,401 miles

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

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

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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P171 DJR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P171 DJR, 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 P171 DJR registered?

P171 DJR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P171 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 DJR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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