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P435 PTU

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,610 mi
Last recorded141,610 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 PTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 141,610 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded slightly

Rear brake flexis rusty

Sump corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2010 141,610 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded slightly

Handbrake travel

Rear brake flexis rusty

Sump corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2008 139,058 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 139,058 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 134,147 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 134,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 125,440 miles

engine lower dust tray broken

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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P435 PTU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P435 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 P435 PTU registered?

P435 PTU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P435 PTU safe to buy?

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