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P889 LKO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,060 mi
Last recorded111,060 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 LKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2008 111,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 99,250 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 99,250 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 84,817 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 84,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P889 LKO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P889 LKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P889 LKO?

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What year was P889 LKO registered?

P889 LKO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P889 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P889 LKO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P889 LKO have outstanding finance?

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