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P415 LOF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,300 mi
Last recorded166,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 LOF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 166,300 miles

advise front and rear number plates deteriorated

advise rearbox deteriorated internally

o/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low monitor

Fail 27 Jun 2009 166,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise front and rear number plates deteriorated

advise rearbox deteriorated internally

o/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low monitor

Fail 6 Jun 2008 154,468 miles

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

advise front and rear registration plates deteriorated advise replacing

hand brake travel long recommend adjustment

oil level low monitor

wiper blades smearing recommend replacing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 154,468 miles

advise front and rear registration plates deteriorated advise replacing

hand brake travel long recommend adjustment

oil level low monitor

wiper blades smearing recommend replacing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 142,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

strong advise n/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge but is a stepdown tread

strong advise o/s/r tyre showing perishing and cracking and has worn unevenly tread getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2006 129,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyres showing perishing and cracking in treads and sidewalls and n/s/r tyre is at limit

Fail 7 Jun 2006 129,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyres showing perishing and cracking in treads and sidewalls and n/s/r tyre is at limit

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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P415 LOF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P415 LOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P415 LOF registered?

P415 LOF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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