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P386 MTP

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,782 mi
Last recorded124,782 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 MTP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 124,782 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 124,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 113,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 103,497 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake ratchet not good

Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake ratchet not good

Pass 26 Mar 2008 97,534 miles

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

n/s door mirror provides poor visibility to rear

Pass 16 Mar 2007 93,134 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 93,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 85,256 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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P386 MTP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P386 MTP, 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 P386 MTP registered?

P386 MTP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P386 MTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 MTP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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