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P424 MNO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,943 mi
Last recorded135,943 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 MNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 135,943 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 135,940 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 125,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to limit

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 3 Nov 2010 125,395 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,924 miles

2 rear brake pipes slightly rusted

nearside rear door does not open from outside

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

rear number plate slightly poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,627 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,778 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 79,874 miles

fuel cap seal slight damage

n/s rear tyre wall starting to crack

rear exhaust rubber broken but still holding exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2005 74,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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P424 MNO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P424 MNO, 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 P424 MNO registered?

P424 MNO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P424 MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P424 MNO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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