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P887 KGM

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 KGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 80,947 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 78,583 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers slightly smear screen.

condensation in n/s/f indicator lamp.

crack in n/s/r lamp lens.

footbrake anti slip pad started to split.

front brake discs corroded.

n/s/r quater light glass missing.

o/s wiper spindle worn.

o/s/r bumper insecure.

o/s/r tyre getting low and tyre perrished.

rear exhaust baffles loose.

wipers smear slightly.

Fail 25 May 2012 78,479 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers slightly smear screen.

condensation in n/s/f indicator lamp.

crack in n/s/r lamp lens.

footbrake anti slip pad started to split.

front brake discs corroded.

n/s/r quater light glass missing.

o/s wiper spindle worn.

o/s/r bumper insecure.

o/s/r tyre getting low and tyre perrished.

rear exhaust baffles loose.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 6 May 2011 75,134 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 75,133 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 71,152 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 71,150 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 71,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 70,269 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 70,267 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 65,377 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,000 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,634 miles

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

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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P887 KGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 P887 KGM, 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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P887 KGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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