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P411 XAB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,756 mi
Last recorded100,756 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 XAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,756 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 100,756 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,768 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,765 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside steering arm has slight play

power steering pump damp

Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,348 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 73,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,639 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 84,656 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 80,225 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 80,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,375 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,898 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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P411 XAB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P411 XAB, 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 P411 XAB registered?

P411 XAB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P411 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P411 XAB shows 12 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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