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P269 CFH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,990 mi
Last recorded159,990 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 CFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 159,990 miles

Gear box end casing patched up with RED BULL can

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 147,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 135,019 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 125,083 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 125,082 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 125,077 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 116,415 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 116,415 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 106,166 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 106,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P269 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue 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 P269 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P269 CFH registered?

P269 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P269 CFH safe to buy?

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