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P350 PAV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,825 mi
Last recorded106,825 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 PAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,354 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 99,353 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 95,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 91,379 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 91,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 86,892 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 83,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 79,884 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 76,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,701 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 69,348 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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P350 PAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P350 PAV, 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 P350 PAV registered?

P350 PAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P350 PAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P350 PAV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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