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P69 CDD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,866 mi
Last recorded80,866 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 CDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on the inner edge.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 80,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on the inner edge.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,785 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 73,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,744 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust heat sheild at front loose

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,208 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked rear no plate faded

Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate cracked rear no plate faded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,075 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,289 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 48,271 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,242 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 44,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 41,306 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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P69 CDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P69 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 P69 CDD registered?

P69 CDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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