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P687 SPP

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,418 mi
Last recorded102,418 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 SPP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,418 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,418 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,580 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 95,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX EXHAUST REAR YELLOW MARK (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,380 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 81,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 60,980 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,822 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,544 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and perished

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and perished

Fail 12 Aug 2013 53,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and perished

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,697 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2010 42,042 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 40,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,348 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,720 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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P687 SPP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P687 SPP, 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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P687 SPP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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