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P884 UUR

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,124 mi
Last recorded179,124 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 UUR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 179,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deterioating

Pass 20 Oct 2012 173,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded throughout.

slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 173,291 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded throughout.

slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 166,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 159,574 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2009 147,619 miles

both rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 137,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 133,338 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 133,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 117,597 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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P884 UUR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P884 UUR, 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 P884 UUR registered?

P884 UUR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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