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P786 GTF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,218 mi
Last recorded56,218 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 GTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 56,218 miles

slight under body corrosion

Fail 8 May 2017 56,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 53,813 miles

brake discs corroded

rear suspension and chassis corroded

wiper and light switches slightly loose

Fail 9 May 2016 53,813 miles

rear suspension and chassis corroded

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

brake discs corroded

wiper and light switches slightly loose

Pass 11 May 2015 51,060 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 51,060 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 48,484 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,535 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 43,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,280 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,080 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,557 miles

exhaust system rusting

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 33,784 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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P786 GTF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P786 GTF, 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 P786 GTF registered?

P786 GTF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P786 GTF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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