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P912 XGD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 XGD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 145,298 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 145,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has a cut in inner sidewall not exposing ply or cord

no charge warning light on

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 8 Aug 2008 140,472 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 140,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery light staying on

Pass 10 Aug 2007 137,518 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 137,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 131,176 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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P912 XGD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P912 XGD, 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 P912 XGD registered?

P912 XGD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P912 XGD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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