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P539 MHE

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 MHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,969 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,943 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,210 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,210 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,642 miles

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

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

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

front cross member corroded, not within prescribed area

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2010 70,637 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all four tyres cracking on sidewall 195/60/14hr

front no plate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,279 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 195/60/14hr

front no plate cracked

imbalance rear brakes just pass 25% o/s/r

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Apr 2009 68,276 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 195/60/14hr

front no plate cracked

imbalance rear brakes just pass 25% o/s/r

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,430 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 64,423 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,359 miles

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes feeding n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,517 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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P539 MHE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P539 MHE, 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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P539 MHE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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