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P433 AWV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 AWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 128,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 12 Apr 2016 128,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 11 Apr 2015 121,806 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 121,806 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 118,768 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 114,425 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 114,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 109,402 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 106,590 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 106,590 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 102,823 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,975 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 93,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 86,642 miles

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

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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P433 AWV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P433 AWV, 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 P433 AWV registered?

P433 AWV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P433 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P433 AWV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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