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P977 MAV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,712 mi
Last recorded139,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 MAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 139,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 137,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 133,923 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 133,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 123,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 112,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,669 miles

n/s/f tyre very close to legal limits both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2008 91,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 83,107 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 79,351 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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P977 MAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P977 MAV, 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 P977 MAV registered?

P977 MAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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