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P592 OBA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,232 mi
Last recorded174,232 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 OBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 174,232 miles

emmisions took a long time to drop within spec

radiator fins damaged, but no signs of leaking

rear wiper arm retaining spring missing

slight bind on both front wheels

Fail 21 Feb 2011 174,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn very low

emmisions took a long time to drop within spec

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak on engine

radiator fins damaged, but no signs of leaking

rear wiper arm retaining spring missing

slight bind on both front wheels

Pass 24 Feb 2010 161,693 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 161,693 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 148,606 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 135,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 122,980 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 110,629 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 110,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P592 OBA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P592 OBA, 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 P592 OBA registered?

P592 OBA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P592 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P592 OBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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