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P339 LYB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,030 mi
Last recorded81,030 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 LYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2010 81,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 81,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 78,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 76,396 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,396 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 63,361 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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P339 LYB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P339 LYB, 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 P339 LYB registered?

P339 LYB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P339 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P339 LYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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