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P598 XFG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 XFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 81,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 80,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 78,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 75,925 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2014 74,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise center exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 May 2013 72,157 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 72,156 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 69,342 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre tread split

offside rear tyre tread split

Pass 16 May 2011 66,080 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 66,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn thin

Pass 12 May 2010 63,255 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 59,845 miles

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade is split and is a borderline pass.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in offside front hub,possibly lower ball joint?

Pass 13 May 2009 59,845 miles

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade is split and is a borderline pass.

Slight play in offside front hub,possibly lower ball joint?

Fail 14 May 2008 56,983 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 56,983 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 54,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 54,482 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 51,413 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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P598 XFG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P598 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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P598 XFG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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