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P34 DDF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,532 mi
Last recorded160,532 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 DDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 160,532 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 160,532 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside main brake pipe slightly corroded. borderline

Pass 27 Jan 2014 145,680 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and mounting on rear box broken but still supported by other mounts

nearside main brake pipe slightly corroded

offside main brake pipe slightly corroded and can't full inspect as pipe goes over fuel tank

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

Fail 27 Jan 2014 145,680 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and mounting on rear box broken but still supported by other mounts

nearside main brake pipe slightly corroded

offside main brake pipe slightly corroded and can't full inspect as pipe goes over fuel tank

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

Fail 3 Jul 2013 139,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 138,822 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 134,557 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 134,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 129,552 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 129,552 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 123,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 114,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 114,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 107,824 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 107,667 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 98,058 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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P34 DDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P34 DDF, 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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P34 DDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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