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P590 FFJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,509 mi
Last recorded150,509 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 FFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 150,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

nearside front wheel slight damage

Fail 7 Jun 2012 150,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

nearside front wheel slight damage

Pass 6 Jun 2011 145,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 140,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 135,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber starting to split.

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 19 May 2009 134,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber starting to split.

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

offside rear tyre worn badly on inside edge.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 20 May 2008 127,165 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 127,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 114,405 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 114,404 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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P590 FFJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P590 FFJ, 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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P590 FFJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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