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P573 CVK

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,777 mi
Last recorded96,777 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 CVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 96,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,678 miles

Exhaust hanger weld broken but the system is still adequately supported

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2016 94,678 miles

Exhaust hanger weld broken but the system is still adequately supported

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,025 miles

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

Slight corrosion ar rear ends of both chassis rails

Slight corrosion on front cross member

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,491 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Catalytic converter heatshield insecure

Centre to rear brake pipes corroded

Clutch release bearing noisy

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

General corrosion present through out vehicle

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen delaminating

Fail 21 Feb 2014 88,418 miles

Centre Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Both front brake pipes corroded

Catalytic converter heatshield insecure

Centre to rear brake pipes corroded

Clutch release bearing noisy

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

General corrosion present through out vehicle

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen delaminating

Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,293 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 21,293 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,490 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 77,490 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,900 miles

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

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Feb 2009 73,075 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 69,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 66,914 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 66,914 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 62,520 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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P573 CVK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver 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 P573 CVK, 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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P573 CVK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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