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P655 WDG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,252 mi
Last recorded184,252 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 WDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2006 184,252 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 184,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 187,321 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 187,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P655 WDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P655 WDG, 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 P655 WDG registered?

P655 WDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P655 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P655 WDG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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