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P439 DVJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,852 mi
Last recorded67,852 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 DVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 67,852 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged casing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre 20years old slightly out off shape but in good condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 67,211 miles

Nearside Wing mirror casing damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 66,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,892 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 59,892 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,578 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,146 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,259 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,226 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,462 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,238 miles

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

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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P439 DVJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 P439 DVJ, 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 P439 DVJ registered?

P439 DVJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P439 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 DVJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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