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P772 VFH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,405 mi
Last recorded122,405 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 VFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,405 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 122,405 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 113,267 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 113,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,868 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 21 May 2009 99,439 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 May 2009 99,439 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2008 94,128 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 May 2007 87,928 miles

Battery insecure

damp around power steering pump

front number plate damaged

rust on n/s/r metal brake pipe

wiper marks on screen

Pass 17 May 2006 83,087 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

rear wiper split

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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P772 VFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P772 VFH, 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 P772 VFH registered?

P772 VFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P772 VFH safe to buy?

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