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P879 BLJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,226 mi
Last recorded103,226 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 BLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 103,226 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty n/s lights not operating when switched on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres low pressure

Fail 9 May 2019 103,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty n/s lights not operating when switched on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres low pressure

Pass 14 May 2018 101,954 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2018 101,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 101,008 miles

Oil leak oil filter ()

Fail 9 May 2017 101,006 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 6 May 2016 99,982 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 99,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported frront pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2015 91,279 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 91,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 95,534 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 95,533 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 92,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 89,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 86,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 82,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 78,183 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 75,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 70,603 miles

as per adv isory notice issued with VT30 on 08/05/2007.

Fail 8 May 2007 70,603 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front tyre tread depths 2mm + rears 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

handbrake travel high but not to stop.

rear registration plate slightly faded.

spare tyre under inflated.

Fail 2 May 2006 64,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

Pass 2 May 2006 64,118 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

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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P879 BLJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P879 BLJ, 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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P879 BLJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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