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P946 DTA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,395 mi
Last recorded95,395 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 DTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2007 95,395 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 95,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of the safety belt

handbrake travel long rec brake check

Pass 16 Jan 2006 84,857 miles

o/s/r tyre is very close to thelegel limit n/s os fpads are getting very low

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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P946 DTA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P946 DTA, 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 P946 DTA registered?

P946 DTA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P946 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 DTA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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