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P905 LSN

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,181 mi
Last recorded99,181 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 LSN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald on edges 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edges 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 casings (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 99,180 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald on edges 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edges 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 casings (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,329 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 95,329 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,134 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,924 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes perished

Offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Rear and centre exhaust sections heavily corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,920 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes perished

Offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Rear and centre exhaust sections heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 80,300 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,414 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 76,414 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,497 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 71,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,015 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 61,015 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,922 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 54,919 miles

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

Rear 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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P905 LSN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P905 LSN, 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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P905 LSN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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