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P393 FCY

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,694 mi
Last recorded89,694 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 FCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,694 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 89,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate is slightly discoloured.

Oil filter is rusty

Oil leak from the gearbox

Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,533 miles

1.REAR TYRES STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF PERISHING. †. †2.BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON 3.0mm †..(LEGAL LIMIT 1.6) †. †3.OILLEAK FROM GEARBOX. †. †4.VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK. † † †

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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P393 FCY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P393 FCY, 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 P393 FCY registered?

P393 FCY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P393 FCY shows 3 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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