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P685 CDG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,595 mi
Last recorded106,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 CDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,595 miles

Offside rear tyre outer edge low.Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.Nearside front side mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 100,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2011 95,125 miles

Both front ball joints have slight play.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,125 miles

Both front ball joints have slight play.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,909 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,909 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre slight perishing (cracking)

o/s/r tyre slight perishing (cracking)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 81,170 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,942 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 76,942 miles

Nearside Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 71,795 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,191 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 66,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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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P685 CDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P685 CDG, 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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P685 CDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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