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P972 RUR

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,166 mi
Last recorded84,166 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 RUR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,166 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,475 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 77,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,903 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 59,081 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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P972 RUR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P972 RUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P972 RUR registered?

P972 RUR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P972 RUR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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