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P363 VEH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,753 mi
Last recorded154,753 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 VEH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 154,753 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 154,753 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 153,226 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 152,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 151,493 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2010 151,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2009 149,703 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 140,055 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2007 126,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 115,090 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 VEH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

P363 VEH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P363 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P363 VEH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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