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P249 CFH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 CFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,905 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 80,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,781 miles

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

Front discs and pads showing wear.

Sump pan very rusty.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,165 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,188 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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P249 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P249 CFH, 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 P249 CFH registered?

P249 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P249 CFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 CFH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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