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P362 PPW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,819 mi
Last recorded182,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 PPW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 182,819 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 182,815 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear tyre slight cut no cored

Pass 15 Feb 2007 172,417 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 172,415 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 152,863 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 152,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 140,364 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 140,364 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 PPW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P362 PPW, 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 PPW registered?

P362 PPW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P362 PPW safe to buy?

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