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P264 ONF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,485 mi
Last recorded163,485 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 ONF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 163,485 miles

Both Headlights Just In Aim (adusters broken)

Both Wiper Spindles Worn

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand Brake Excessive Travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Low Tread

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

Rear Chassis Corroded

Rear Inner Sills Corroded, & General Under Body Corrosion

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise on rear suspension

Fail 6 Dec 2018 163,485 miles

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

Both Headlights Just In Aim (adusters broken)

Both Wiper Spindles Worn

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand Brake Excessive Travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Low Tread

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

Rear Chassis Corroded

Rear Inner Sills Corroded, & General Under Body Corrosion

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 163,474 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 151,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 138,027 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 128,800 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 128,614 miles

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

Front oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 120,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 110,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 100,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,568 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,450 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 86,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,840 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 80,427 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 73,026 miles

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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P264 ONF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P264 ONF, 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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P264 ONF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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