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P220 WGF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,353 mi
Last recorded22,353 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 WGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,353 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,234 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 21,234 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 20,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,385 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 20,379 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 20,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,625 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,561 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,618 miles

O/S/R tyre is worn down to 2mm

Fail 27 Apr 2007 13,618 miles

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

Front wipers smearing screen slightly

O/S/R tyre is worn down to 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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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P220 WGF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P220 WGF, 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 P220 WGF registered?

P220 WGF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P220 WGF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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