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P58 DTA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,048 mi
Last recorded107,048 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 DTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 107,048 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2017 106,949 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,118 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 101,111 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,415 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 96,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 91,658 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,096 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,086 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 77,685 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 77,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,628 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 65,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door lock faulty

rear no. plate deteriorating

spare tyre tread below legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,349 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,904 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 48,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P58 DTA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P58 DTA, 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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P58 DTA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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