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P376 UCL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,343 mi
Last recorded117,343 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 UCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2016 117,343 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 115,898 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 115,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 114,006 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 114,006 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 102,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,194 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 100,164 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 96,671 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 96,671 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,804 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 81,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,485 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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P376 UCL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P376 UCL, 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 P376 UCL registered?

P376 UCL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P376 UCL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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