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P432 XHY

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,984 mi
Last recorded106,984 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 XHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

p.a.s fluid level low.................................

Fail 21 Sep 2011 106,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

p.a.s fluid level low.................................

Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,236 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2010 103,230 miles

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 98,452 miles

oil leak

wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Sep 2009 98,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion both rear brake pipes

n/s wiper blade

o/s rear inner side light not working

oil leak

wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2008 92,105 miles

corrosion brake pipes

vehicle is close to unable to test due to muddy condition

Fail 29 Sep 2008 92,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion brake pipes

vehicle is close to unable to test due to muddy condition

Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,631 miles

both rear upper arms noisey

brake pipes corroded

emissions eratic

srs light on

under side of vehicle muddy, close to a refusal to test

Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear upper arms noisey

brake pipes corroded

emissions erratic

srs light on

under side of vehicle muddy, close to a refusal to test

Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,616 miles

car underbody dirty

emissions just inside limits

air bag light on

Fail 26 Sep 2006 77,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

car underbody dirty

emissions just inside limits

Pass 4 Aug 2005 68,602 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 68,602 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P432 XHY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P432 XHY, 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 P432 XHY registered?

P432 XHY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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