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P71 PNH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,455 mi
Last recorded160,455 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 PNH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 160,455 miles

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

both rear doors can not be opened from out side car

Fail 4 Jan 2011 160,381 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both rear doors can not be opened from out side car

Pass 12 Jan 2010 151,515 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 151,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 136,872 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 136,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 126,086 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 126,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 115,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 115,903 miles

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

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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P71 PNH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P71 PNH, 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 P71 PNH registered?

P71 PNH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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