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P477 PVV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,334 mi
Last recorded106,334 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 PVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 106,334 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

both nearside tyres worn on inner edges

emissions high

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 106,334 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

both nearside tyres worn on inner edges

emissions high

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 103,180 miles

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

both n/s tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 12 May 2014 100,777 miles

lense missing from near-side front indicator.

Fail 10 May 2014 100,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

lense missing from near-side front indicator.

off-side front wiper blade just servicable.

Pass 19 Jan 2013 96,243 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 96,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,419 miles

battery insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2011 90,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2010 86,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in near-side track rod end ball joint.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,544 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 82,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Outer Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,540 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 78,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2006 64,385 miles

†1) Battery INSECURE!! †

Fail 5 May 2006 64,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure.

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P477 PVV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P477 PVV, 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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P477 PVV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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