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P828 VBE

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,107 mi
Last recorded182,107 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 VBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 182,107 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 182,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 176,012 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 176,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 170,841 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2009 170,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2008 165,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 165,542 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 160,778 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2007 160,778 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2006 155,505 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 155,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

rear plate slightly distorted

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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P828 VBE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green 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 P828 VBE, 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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P828 VBE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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