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P595 XFG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,414 mi
Last recorded112,414 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 XFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 112,414 miles

OSR tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear brake disc pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 112,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OSR tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 109,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 105,973 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 102,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 99,497 miles

All brake pipes underneath vehicle coated with underseal

Front wipers slightly split

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

Nearside door mirror casing loose

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

Fail 17 May 2007 99,497 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes underneath vehicle coated with underseal

Front wipers slightly split

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

Nearside door mirror casing loose

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

Pass 22 May 2006 96,209 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

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

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

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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P595 XFG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 P595 XFG, 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 P595 XFG registered?

P595 XFG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P595 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P595 XFG 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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