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P380 NEW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,822 mi
Last recorded130,822 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 NEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,822 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside

Fail 29 Apr 2016 130,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside

Pass 16 May 2015 129,699 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 May 2015 129,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,470 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 127,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 123,732 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 123,732 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 118,086 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 May 2012 118,085 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 113,217 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 109,816 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 109,816 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 106,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 100,445 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,132 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,243 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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P380 NEW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P380 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 P380 NEW registered?

P380 NEW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P380 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P380 NEW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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