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P298 CER

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,218 mi
Last recorded122,218 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 CER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2011 122,218 miles

brake pipes corroded fr and rear ,fr discs worn ,exhaust corroded,chip in screen,head lamp reflectors faded,damage on o/s mirror glass.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 117,126 miles

Front disc pads low at o/s will soon need changing.

Mirror glass cracked at o/s.

Rear tyre at n/s getting low.

SRS light on.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 106,309 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 91,585 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,138 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,646 miles

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

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

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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P298 CER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P298 CER, 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 P298 CER registered?

P298 CER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P298 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 CER shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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