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P447 RTC

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,597 mi
Last recorded189,597 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 RTC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 189,597 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 184,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 175,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 175,842 miles

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

engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 168,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 168,437 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 160,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 160,959 miles

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

wipers keep going

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 153,019 miles

Advise replace front discs and pads

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 145,660 miles

Rear brakes 25% imbalanced

Wiper switch faulty

Fail 27 Sep 2010 145,658 miles

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

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

Rear brakes 25% imbalanced

Wiper switch faulty

Pass 17 Sep 2009 137,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 137,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 127,782 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 127,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 119,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 109,125 miles

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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P447 RTC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 96,602 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 P447 RTC, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P447 RTC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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