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P591 UWP

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,928 mi
Last recorded80,928 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 UWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,036 miles

centre / rear exhaust sections corroded

engine oil filter corroded / leaking

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,506 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,492 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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P591 UWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P591 UWP, 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 P591 UWP registered?

P591 UWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P591 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 UWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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