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P421 PAV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,764 mi
Last recorded136,764 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 PAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 136,764 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 133,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 133,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 129,419 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Nearside rear passenger door opens from inside only, still able to carry out check on rear seatbelt(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 125,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 119,802 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 119,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 114,201 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Very slight seapage from power steering pipe

Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 104,887 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 104,887 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 95,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 90,502 miles

Small Oil Leak From Gear Box

Pass 11 Jan 2006 84,469 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 84,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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P421 PAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P421 PAV, 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 P421 PAV registered?

P421 PAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P421 PAV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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