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P906 GAW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,547 mi
Last recorded85,547 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 GAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 85,547 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.051 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.735+ (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT BEHIND CAT LEAKING BADLY (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG IN BOOT SPLIT (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function STICKING / SUSPECT BENT !! (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged INEFF REPAIR ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced LENS HOLED / CONDENSATED. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 77,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.250 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.575 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION HOLED BADLY (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TIE ROD END (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS INEFFICIENT (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced LENS HOLED / CONDENSATED. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,229 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 67,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,754 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,517 miles

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)

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

o/s mirror poor vision

Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

o/s mirror poor vision

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,389 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 60,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,116 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,777 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 50,750 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nsr osr tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 Dec 2007 45,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,369 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 31,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P906 GAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P906 GAW, 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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P906 GAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P906 GAW shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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