MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,986 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front sub frame slight damage
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
inner cv n/s leaking oil
extensive damage to n/s/f floor requires attention
fuel line very badly crushed may leak
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P421 PTU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?
P421 PTU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P421 PTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P421 PTU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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