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P797 UHS

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,989 mi
Last recorded74,989 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 UHS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,989 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,594 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,748 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,869 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 69,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 65,234 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 61,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 55,153 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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P797 UHS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P797 UHS, 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 P797 UHS registered?

P797 UHS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P797 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P797 UHS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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