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P327 DTH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,058 mi
Last recorded87,058 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 DTH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/R inner side light not working

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2009 87,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/R inner side light not working

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,933 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 83,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Exhaust downpipe flexible joint braiding badly deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gas.

N/S rear light repaired with temporary red tape.

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

Sump and engine block heavily corroded.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,979 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 55,828 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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P327 DTH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P327 DTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P327 DTH registered?

P327 DTH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P327 DTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P327 DTH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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