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P306 CER

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

274,838 mi
Last recorded274,838 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 CER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2023 274,838 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CORRODED ALONG ITS LENGTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CORRODED ALONG ITS LENGTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot drop off panels behind bumper are holed and corroded on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

charging lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2022 269,931 miles

Boot drop off panels behind bumper are holed and corroded on both sides

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

charging lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Jun 2022 269,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Boot drop off panels behind bumper are holed and corroded on both sides

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

charging lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2021 265,035 miles

Body panel behind bumper is holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 263,259 miles

Fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 263,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 256,738 miles

Fuel hose corroded next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 247,783 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 235,330 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s of vehicle damaged

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 235,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s of vehicle damaged

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 221,336 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

oil residue around the engine

Pass 15 Jul 2015 206,325 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2014 191,776 miles

o/s/r bodywork damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2014 191,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

o/s/r bodywork damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 177,130 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 177,130 miles

Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 164,388 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 164,388 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 150,323 miles

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

both sills covered by trims

Fail 11 Jul 2011 150,323 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both sills covered by trims

Pass 28 Jun 2010 136,473 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 136,473 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 123,205 miles

both sills covered by trims

rear suspen mounting covered by trims

Fail 8 Jul 2009 123,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

both sills covered by trims

rear suspen mounting covered by trims

Pass 8 Jul 2008 108,939 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 108,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,914 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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P306 CER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 P306 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.

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P306 CER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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