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P485 HRB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,006 mi
Last recorded121,006 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 HRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 121,006 miles

tempery hanger fitted to back box of exhaust

Fail 26 Jul 2007 120,894 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

n s f wiper slightly smearing screen

o s f seat belt is stiff has to be pushed back in but does take slack out when its worn by the driver

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2006 106,153 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES KERB DAMAGED

EXHAUST BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION HEAVLY DETERIORATED / WEAK

POSS CV JOINTS STARTING TO KNOCK SLIGHTLY

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER DEVELOPING / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION IN ROLLERS / SLIGHT BACK PLATE RATTLE ON OFFSDE FRONT

Fail 9 Aug 2006 106,153 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES KERB DAMAGED

EXHAUST BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION HEAVLY DETERIORATED / WEAK

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

POSS CV JOINTS STARTING TO KNOCK SLIGHTLY

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER DEVELOPING / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION IN ROLLERS / SLIGHT BACK PLATE RATTLE ON OFFSDE FRONT

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.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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P485 HRB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P485 HRB, 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 P485 HRB registered?

P485 HRB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P485 HRB safe to buy?

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