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P832 TCA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,057 mi
Last recorded184,057 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 TCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 184,057 miles

front wiper blades

Fail 26 Mar 2013 183,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

emissions not tested engine started to overheat

front wiper blades

Pass 24 Mar 2012 174,689 miles

near side front ball joint slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2011 168,136 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side wiper blade

Fail 8 Feb 2011 167,997 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side wiper blade

Pass 27 Jan 2010 159,225 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine mounting suport member corroded and broken

Fail 28 Jan 2009 146,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 146,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 136,742 miles

excessive free play in o\s wiper arm

n\s and o\s front chassis is corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2008 136,742 miles

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

excessive free play in o\s wiper arm

n\s and o\s front chassis is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 133,150 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n\s\f chassis corroded under battery

o\s\r floor under vehicle corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 22 Jan 2007 133,119 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n\s\f chassis corroded under battery

o\s\r floor under vehicle corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Jan 2006 127,416 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 9 Jan 2006 127,412 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

head light aim on upper limit

unable to fully inspect outer sill due to plastic covers

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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P832 TCA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P832 TCA, 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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P832 TCA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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