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P51 MHP

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,809 mi
Last recorded93,809 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 MHP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 93,809 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,917 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,319 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 83,319 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,108 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 77,108 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 70,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,513 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 59,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,869 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,323 miles

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

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

battery leaking

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jul 2009 55,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery leaking

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,497 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,403 miles

both front - rear metal brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel high

nearside front bumper scratched

oil leaks from engine

oil leaks from gearbox

pas pump damp

rear number plate faded

steering rack damp

stonechips in front windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,893 miles

all flexi ferrals corroding

all shock absorbers corroding

front number plate cracked

rear number plate seperating

stone chips in windscreen

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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P51 MHP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P51 MHP, 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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P51 MHP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P51 MHP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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