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P706 WGD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,528 mi
Last recorded74,528 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 WGD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,528 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,025 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 70,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

bonnet release mechansim sticking.

exhaust front pipe corroded and shield insecure.

Fail 1 Feb 2006 65,212 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,212 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P706 WGD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P706 WGD, 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 P706 WGD registered?

P706 WGD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P706 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P706 WGD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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