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P63 CDD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,028 mi
Last recorded109,028 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 CDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 109,028 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,619 miles

Front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 92,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,804 miles

Both front wishbones slightly corroded

O/S/F tyre worn slightly on the inside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 84,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air freshener removed for mot

bonnet stay retaining clip broken

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints and boxes

unable to test hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

unable to test outer sills fully due to wet weather conditions

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,810 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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P63 CDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P63 CDD, 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 P63 CDD registered?

P63 CDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P63 CDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P63 CDD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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