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P698 UYJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,912 mi
Last recorded140,912 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 UYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 140,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

rear body sill slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 136,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside inner sills coroding

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,352 miles

offside and nearside inner sills coroding

Pass 27 Feb 2014 131,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 126,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 126,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wiper blades split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 121,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside metal brake pipes coroding

Fail 30 Mar 2011 121,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside metal brake pipes coroding

Pass 29 Mar 2010 119,292 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 119,258 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,356 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 115,353 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 112,686 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 112,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 110,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 110,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 108,459 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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P698 UYJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P698 UYJ, 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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P698 UYJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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