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P166 DPB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,132 mi
Last recorded55,132 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 DPB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,132 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 54,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,021 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 54,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,540 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 48,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,034 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play between lower coupling and steering column.

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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P166 DPB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P166 DPB, 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 P166 DPB registered?

P166 DPB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P166 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 DPB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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