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P229 YBO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,297 mi
Last recorded122,297 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 YBO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 122,297 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on edges of tread

some imbalance at front brakes

Fail 13 Sep 2010 122,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on edges of tread

some imbalance at front brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2010 119,544 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 110,796 miles

Oil leak

nearside inner has slight leak from cv joint

Fail 29 Jan 2009 110,796 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside inner has slight leak from cv joint

Pass 2 Feb 2008 102,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 92,605 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 92,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1.Metal brake pipes corroding(require attention) †2.Rear exhaust bracket corroding †3.Brake pads not checked †4.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †5.o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2005 80,560 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,560 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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P229 YBO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P229 YBO, 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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P229 YBO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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