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P693 OHK

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,023 mi
Last recorded154,023 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 OHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 154,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hazard switch sticky

Fail 21 Dec 2017 154,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hazard switch sticky

Pass 8 Dec 2016 129,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 103,601 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 103,601 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,883 miles

front brake discs show light corrosion

offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted

offside front brake shows run out

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,104 miles

front service brakes show imbalance.

near side front flexi-brake hose shows a slight twist.

off side front service brakes show run-out.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease imbalance.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front service brakes show imbalance.

near side front flexi-brake hose shows a slight twist.

off side front service brakes show run-out.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is virtually bald at the edge.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease imbalance.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,184 miles

a section of the exhaust shows deterioration and is leaking gas.

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

near side front flexi-brake hose sits very close to the wheel during the lock to lock test.

off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease imbalance.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,074 miles

evidence of a split at the exhaust/leaks.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,778 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 38,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,918 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 35,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front wiper blade rubber split and smearing the screen.

off side front service brake shows run-out/judder.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 32,141 miles

extensive parking brake travel

front wiper blades smearing on screen

Pass 25 Feb 2006 29,096 miles

extensive parking brake travel.

off and near side front wiper blades split.

slight inbalance at rear service brakes increase/decrease.

slight inbalance/runout at front service brakes.

slight play at steering rack.

Fail 25 Feb 2006 29,096 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

extensive parking brake travel.

off and near side front wiper blades split.

slight inbalance at rear service brakes increase/decrease.

slight inbalance/runout at front service brakes.

slight play at steering rack.

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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P693 OHK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P693 OHK, 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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P693 OHK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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