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P363 NEW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,356 mi
Last recorded111,356 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 NEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 111,356 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 15 May 2015 109,208 miles

offside rear tyre outer edge slightly cracked

Fail 15 May 2015 109,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre outer edge slightly cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2014 106,788 miles

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 4 May 2013 103,721 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 100,144 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills have covers

Pass 7 May 2011 92,999 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 92,999 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 87,080 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 87,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 80,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 74,451 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 69,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 69,965 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 65,096 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 65,096 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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P363 NEW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P363 NEW, 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 P363 NEW registered?

P363 NEW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P363 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P363 NEW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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