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P816 WNS

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,811 mi
Last recorded152,811 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 WNS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 152,811 miles

N/s/f tyre walls worn to limit ,suggest tyre has run at very low pressure.

N/s/r tyre worn near limit

Rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes corroded to limit.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 146,328 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 146,306 miles

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 138,345 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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P816 WNS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P816 WNS, 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 P816 WNS registered?

P816 WNS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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