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P178 DPB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,458 mi
Last recorded100,458 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 DPB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2017 100,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,303 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,136 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,714 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,211 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light lens cracked but does not emit white light.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,263 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,140 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 61,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,832 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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P178 DPB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P178 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 P178 DPB registered?

P178 DPB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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