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P312 KYA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 KYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 117,136 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 111,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 99,161 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 99,161 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,337 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both number plates deteriorating

very little reserve travel remaining on handbrake lever

Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both number plates deteriorating

very little reserve travel remaining on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,656 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 66,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear footbrake performance slightly down

Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,582 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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P312 KYA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P312 KYA, 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 P312 KYA registered?

P312 KYA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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