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P987 PWC

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,157 mi
Last recorded80,157 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 PWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 80,157 miles

o/s/r light lens broken

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,230 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 65,230 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 53,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,308 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 53,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 52,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,353 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,382 miles

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

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

advise play to lower off side ball joint

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,518 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,470 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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P987 PWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P987 PWC, 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 P987 PWC registered?

P987 PWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P987 PWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P987 PWC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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