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P247 RBD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,162 mi
Last recorded127,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 RBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 127,162 miles

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 10 Jul 2009 127,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 3 Jul 2008 115,761 miles

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

play in steering rack on offside

Fail 3 Jul 2008 115,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

play in steering rack on offside

Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,728 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 104,728 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play offside front rack/arm

sump corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,176 miles

slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 2 Jul 2005 82,950 miles

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

handbrake travel long

offside rack/arm slight play

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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P247 RBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P247 RBD, 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 P247 RBD registered?

P247 RBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P247 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 RBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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