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P29 NEW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,991 mi
Last recorded87,991 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

RegistrationP29 NEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,949 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 83,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 78,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,692 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 56,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

covers on both sills

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,351 miles

covers on both sills

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,712 miles

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper split

Fail 20 Jan 2012 51,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,871 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 47,777 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,271 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,271 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,573 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,171 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,795 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 37,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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P29 NEW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P29 NEW, 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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P29 NEW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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