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P183 JJC

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 JJC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,186 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,684 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 98,681 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,799 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

front washer pipe valve broken/leaking

oil leaks

slight free play in o/s bottom ball joint (cover split)

sump corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,099 miles

Bonnet Release handle broken

Gearbox leak

Sump slightly corroded

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2009 75,098 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bonnet Release handle broken

Gearbox leak

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

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

Sump slightly corroded

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,952 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2008 71,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2007 67,913 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 28 Feb 2007 67,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 23 Mar 2006 62,327 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,327 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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P183 JJC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P183 JJC, 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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P183 JJC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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