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P551 HUJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,292 mi
Last recorded152,292 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 HUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 152,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 152,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 152,274 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 131,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 131,969 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 111,419 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 89,739 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 89,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P551 HUJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P551 HUJ, 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 P551 HUJ registered?

P551 HUJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P551 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 HUJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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