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P204 SAV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,160 mi
Last recorded121,160 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 SAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 121,160 miles

Slight play evident in nearside inner track control arm.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 115,406 miles

Slight play evident in nearside inner steering arm joint

Pass 8 Apr 2008 106,194 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 100,576 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 100,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 95,365 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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P204 SAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P204 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 P204 SAV registered?

P204 SAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P204 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 SAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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