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P991 OFL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,019 mi
Last recorded80,019 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 OFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 80,019 miles

advise battery light on permanantly, air bag light on, advise rear wiper, advise o/s/f wheel bearing, advise rear shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 13 Dec 2008 80,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise battery light on permanantly, air bag light on, advise rear wiper, advise o/s/f wheel bearing, advise rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 9 May 2007 72,767 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 72,767 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Air Bag Waring light on

Brake fluid level warning light on

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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P991 OFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P991 OFL, 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 P991 OFL registered?

P991 OFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P991 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P991 OFL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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