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P31 BDD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,917 mi
Last recorded129,917 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 BDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 129,917 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 129,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 119,916 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 119,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 111,185 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 111,185 miles

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

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

o/s wiper spindle worn †p.a.s pump drive belt perished and cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2006 99,901 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 99,766 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads low †advise n/s/r tyre side wall perished †advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 195/60/14 †advise oil leak to gearbox and linkages worn

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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P31 BDD 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 50%.

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 P31 BDD, 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 P31 BDD registered?

P31 BDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P31 BDD safe to buy?

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