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P340 CER

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,898 mi
Last recorded106,898 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 CER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,898 miles

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

offside front brake/disc has slight runout

Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,454 miles

C O emissions only just pass test catalytic convertor could be in poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2009 100,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front to nearside rear and front to offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 92,587 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 92,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,490 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 81,693 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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P340 CER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P340 CER, 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 P340 CER registered?

P340 CER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P340 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 CER shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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