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P358 NLA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,313 mi
Last recorded112,313 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 NLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 112,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 112,311 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 111,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,939 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 109,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,558 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 106,759 miles

emission test not done due to exhaust blow

Fail 16 Nov 2015 106,752 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emission test not done due to exhaust blow

Fail 19 Nov 2014 104,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,930 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,217 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 99,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,275 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 91,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 88,723 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,841 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

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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P358 NLA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P358 NLA, 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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P358 NLA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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