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P654 OFS

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,007 mi
Last recorded92,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 OFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 92,007 miles

All suspension components has surface corrosion on them

All tyre uneven wear

All underneath chassis corroded

Brake pipe corrorded and some coated in greses not allowing full inspection

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspesion ball joint dust covers all derteriated

nsf bumber and rear bumber damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,007 miles

All suspension components has surface corrosion on them

All tyre uneven wear

All underneath chassis corroded

Brake pipe corrorded and some coated in greses not allowing full inspection

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspesion ball joint dust covers all derteriated

nsf bumber and rear bumber damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 88,415 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 86,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 85,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 62,272 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 78,405 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 74,203 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 70,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,213 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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P654 OFS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P654 OFS, 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 P654 OFS registered?

P654 OFS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P654 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P654 OFS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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