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P697 WDG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,921 mi
Last recorded148,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 WDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,921 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 148,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 139,282 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 131,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 122,299 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 113,329 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 113,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 103,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,259 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 92,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 79,912 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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P697 WDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P697 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 P697 WDG registered?

P697 WDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P697 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P697 WDG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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