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P304 CJB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,700 mi
Last recorded86,700 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 CJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,700 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 4 May 2012 85,655 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 85,655 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 78,947 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 72,985 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 60,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 55,781 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 55,781 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 49,576 miles

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

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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P304 CJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P304 CJB, 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 P304 CJB registered?

P304 CJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P304 CJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P304 CJB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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