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P573 SFL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,440 mi
Last recorded117,440 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 SFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 117,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Oil low but sufficient.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Factory Fitted Sill covers.

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OSF Window does not open.

Various slight damage to Bodywork.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 111,689 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 111,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 100,997 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 92,369 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,577 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 77,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 66,083 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 54,643 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre has nail in it

oil leak

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 SFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SFL, 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 SFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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