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P365 TCV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,127 mi
Last recorded104,127 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 TCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

covers obscuring view

Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,058 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers and under-trays obscuring view

slight rust to the under-carriage

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,754 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front cross member corroded

n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front chassis cross member rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2015 92,686 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front chassis cross member rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,759 miles

1/oil leaks engin

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 89,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

1/oil leaks engin

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

adjuster on n/s headlamp part broken.

brake pedal rubber pad worn.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 87,317 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

exhaust system very rusty

nearside and offside front tyres slight wear on inner section

offside front tyre getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left check often

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,317 miles

exhaust system very rusty

nearside and offside front tyres slight wear on inner section

offside front tyre getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left check often

Fail 1 Apr 2011 85,731 miles

. nearside front headlight aim adjuster damaged

.. lower section of windscreen discoloured

.. nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer section

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,731 miles

. nearside front headlight aim adjuster damaged

.. lower section of windscreen discoloured

.. nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer section

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,897 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 75,427 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 75,427 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2005 69,976 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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P365 TCV 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 72.2%.

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 P365 TCV, 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 P365 TCV registered?

P365 TCV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P365 TCV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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