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P212 SAV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,219 mi
Last recorded183,219 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 SAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 183,219 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 180,761 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 174,876 miles

Rear number plate starting to loose reflective backing

Pass 21 May 2013 168,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 163,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside & Offside steering rack has slight play

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

Nearside headlamp has slight damage to reflector and lense

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 163,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside & Offside steering rack has slight play

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

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

Nearside headlamp has slight damage to reflector and lense

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear inner and outer tyre wall cracking

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 157,417 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 148,574 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 136,361 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 126,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 126,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2007 119,911 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 119,330 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 107,552 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 107,552 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

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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P212 SAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P212 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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P212 SAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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