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P284 FGM

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,193 mi
Last recorded101,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 FGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 101,193 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,026 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,026 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 96,445 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,545 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,410 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,657 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,800 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 61,800 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

inner edge nearside rear tyre uneven wear.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,163 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,803 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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P284 FGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P284 FGM, 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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P284 FGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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