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P362 JVU

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,071 mi
Last recorded80,071 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 JVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 80,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 77,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 73,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 71,422 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 68,178 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 64,425 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 61,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,080 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 58,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

hand brake high

nearside rear position lamp cracked

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge and poor condition and has a nail

offside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge and poor condition (cracking)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,486 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,541 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 46,611 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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P362 JVU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P362 JVU, 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 P362 JVU registered?

P362 JVU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P362 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P362 JVU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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