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P990 SFM

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,371 mi
Last recorded183,371 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 SFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 183,371 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 183,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 177,016 miles

corrosion rear inner sills - plastic outer sills

near side front mirror damage

off side rear tyre tread cracked poor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 173,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear both sides to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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)

corrosion rear inner sills

off side rear tyre tread cracks

plastic oversills fitted-corrosion rear floor to chasiss both sides

rear wiper split - near side mirror cracked - near side front fog light loose

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 168,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion inner sills - plstic oversills

front windscreen chip

oil down

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 161,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 153,328 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 153,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front stop light inop

Pass 21 May 2012 144,921 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 144,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front spot light inop

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 135,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 126,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 116,996 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 108,467 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 108,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 98,798 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 88,489 miles

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Fail 12 May 2006 88,486 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corrosion/ plastic siil covers.

metal brake pipe corrosion, pads getting low.

wiper stalk/arm poor

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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P990 SFM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P990 SFM, 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 P990 SFM registered?

P990 SFM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P990 SFM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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