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P915 VPP

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,807 mi
Last recorded116,807 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 VPP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 116,807 miles

(slight play ) nearside steering arm.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 12 Jan 2009 103,103 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 103,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,576 miles

centre and rear exhaust is very rusty

damp around petrol tank

front brake pads are worn to the legal limit

Pass 31 May 2007 69,897 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

different road wheel fitted to n/s front

n/s front shock absorber is leaking

Pass 30 May 2006 63,957 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT .N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING

Pass 19 May 2005 51,241 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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P915 VPP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P915 VPP, 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 P915 VPP registered?

P915 VPP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P915 VPP safe to buy?

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