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P297 UYG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,894 mi
Last recorded102,894 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 UYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 102,894 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2012 97,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,733 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 91,733 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,162 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

damage to n/s/r and rear bumper

rust on chassis rear

rust on front panel under radiator

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,766 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 74,839 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 67,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 61,164 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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P297 UYG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P297 UYG, 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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P297 UYG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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