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P237 BOD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,182 mi
Last recorded34,182 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 BOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 34,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light inop

Fail 13 Feb 2023 34,181 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 14 Feb 2022 33,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 31,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 31,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,592 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 30,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,441 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,844 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,779 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,719 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 29,629 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,525 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 29,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,224 miles

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

surface cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,724 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,034 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perished

Rear tyres worn more on edges

Slight free play in O/S/F ball joint

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Small splits in both front wipers

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,840 miles

slight lift in o/s balljoit

Pass 6 Feb 2006 25,145 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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P237 BOD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P237 BOD, 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 P237 BOD registered?

P237 BOD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P237 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 BOD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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