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P740 WKG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,621 mi
Last recorded122,621 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 WKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 122,621 miles

plastic sills fitted, n/s/f tyre close on inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2012 122,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

plastic sills fitted, n/s/f tyre close on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,915 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 111,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 101,571 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 101,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 91,077 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 91,077 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2008 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 73,875 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,205 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 58,205 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P740 WKG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P740 WKG, 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 P740 WKG registered?

P740 WKG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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