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P241 RNG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,393 mi
Last recorded166,393 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 RNG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 166,393 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both dips on max hight adjusters u/s

both rear chasses railes corroded

both rear top radius arm mounts corrded

fluid leak from clutch master / res

hand brake could do with adjustment on max travel

n/s rear light cluster damaged

o/s rear bumper damaged

o/s rear quater pannel damaged

o/s rear rim outer bead damaged

screen chipped several places

slight kick in rack bothsides

Pass 25 Jul 2009 147,481 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 147,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 136,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 127,064 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 127,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 117,563 miles

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

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear tyre starting to wear

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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P241 RNG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P241 RNG, 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 P241 RNG registered?

P241 RNG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P241 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 RNG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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