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P48 DDF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,552 mi
Last recorded113,552 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 DDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,552 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 113,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 101,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 87,161 miles

wipers are poor at clearing and rear is split/front indicators are going white/both front bottom ball joints have some movement in them

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,388 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2009 71,388 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,181 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 58,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,767 miles

surface rust on rear brake pipes

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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P48 DDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P48 DDF, 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 P48 DDF registered?

P48 DDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P48 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 DDF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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