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P436 VGN

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 VGN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 100,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 99,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,943 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 98,943 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 97,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,892 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,352 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,352 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,374 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 87,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,562 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on edge of tread

Fail 12 Jun 2012 80,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre perished

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,832 miles

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,767 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,348 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 70,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wiper rubber split.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,931 miles

Rear number deteriorating.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,688 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 59,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,330 miles

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

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

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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P436 VGN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P436 VGN, 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 P436 VGN registered?

P436 VGN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P436 VGN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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