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P593 DCE

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,631 mi
Last recorded147,631 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 DCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 147,631 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 134,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 118,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 118,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 104,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 92,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,413 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 85,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P593 DCE 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 75%.

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 P593 DCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P593 DCE registered?

P593 DCE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P593 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P593 DCE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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