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P949 KCC

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,577 mi
Last recorded89,577 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 KCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,577 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s and o\s front brake hoses union end (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n\s and o\s front bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o\s front tyre on 2.5 mm

Pass 10 May 2017 88,553 miles

under vehicle corroded mainly front

Pass 10 May 2016 85,899 miles

under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 81,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 78,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 75,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 27,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 69,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 68,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,843 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,074 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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P949 KCC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P949 KCC, 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 P949 KCC registered?

P949 KCC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P949 KCC safe to buy?

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