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P340 TGU

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,168 mi
Last recorded79,168 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 TGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 79,168 miles

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

front exhaust pipe brackets broken but system still supported

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,582 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 75,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

covers fitted to o/s & n/s body sill

Fail 9 Aug 2013 72,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

covers fitted to o/s & n/s body sill

Pass 11 Aug 2012 66,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,242 miles

o/s head lamp density slightly low

Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

o/s head lamp density slightly low

Fail 8 Jul 2010 57,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,331 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 50,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 48,384 miles

rear footbrake effort 38% imbalance

Fail 6 Jul 2007 48,384 miles

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

rear footbrake effort 38% imbalance

Pass 6 Jul 2006 45,477 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 TGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P340 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

P340 TGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P340 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 TGU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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