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P262 RNG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

125,058 mi
Last recorded125,058 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 RNG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 125,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 123,072 miles

brake hose ferrules have corrosion

brake pipes have corrosion

front brake disc's worn and pads getting low

Fail 9 Jun 2015 123,072 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake hose ferrules have corrosion

brake pipes have corrosion

front brake disc's worn and pads getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 120,699 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroded off

Pass 22 May 2013 118,220 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 82,085 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2011 113,898 miles

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

brake pipe's have corrosion

exhaust system has corrosion

front brake disc's worn

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 24 Apr 2010 111,261 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 108,430 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 108,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 105,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 102,619 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 102,619 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 101,137 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2006 101,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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P262 RNG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc 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 P262 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 P262 RNG registered?

P262 RNG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P262 RNG 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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