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P528 LKO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,806 mi
Last recorded104,806 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 LKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,806 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 98,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,061 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,347 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,706 miles

n/s/f inner c/v boot leaking oil

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,868 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade needs att, blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2009 77,233 miles

n/s wiper blade needs att

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,193 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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P528 LKO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P528 LKO, 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 P528 LKO registered?

P528 LKO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P528 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 LKO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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