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P237 RLG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,839 mi
Last recorded116,839 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 RLG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2019 112,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 112,438 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,610 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,610 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,667 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 103,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 100,298 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 100,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 96,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust bracket missing [exhaust is secure]

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,186 miles

brake pipes corroded

flexibrake hoses ferrals corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,945 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 78,945 miles

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

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

brakehose ferrals corroded

cv boots cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,195 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 68,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 47,404 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 47,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P237 RLG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P237 RLG, 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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P237 RLG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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