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P687 WNJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,725 mi
Last recorded84,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 WNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,725 miles

o/s/f indicator lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,719 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 80,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2009 74,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,843 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,914 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 66,397 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WNJ 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 87.5%.

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 WNJ, 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 P687 WNJ registered?

P687 WNJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P687 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P687 WNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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