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P282 SFL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,070 mi
Last recorded94,070 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,070 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,643 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,158 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 70,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 69,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 67,307 miles

Combined lighting and wiper switch loose on column

Pass 18 May 2007 65,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 62,566 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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P282 SFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P282 SFL, 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 P282 SFL registered?

P282 SFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P282 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 SFL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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