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P989 OLN

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,076 mi
Last recorded81,076 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 OLN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 81,076 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 81,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 81,061 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 74,313 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 67,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 67,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 66,618 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 65,809 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,061 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 63,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,343 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,299 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 58,299 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 55,494 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 54,041 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 52,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 50,436 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,612 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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P989 OLN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P989 OLN, 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 P989 OLN registered?

P989 OLN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P989 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 OLN shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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