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P709 CDG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 CDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,919 miles

near side rear tyre perished

numerous areas of corrosion including brake lines

numerous bushes deterating

Fail 6 Sep 2010 96,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre perished

numerous areas of corrosion including brake lines

numerous bushes deterating

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,531 miles

Both nearside tyres slightly perished.

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Long parking brake travel.

Minor underside corrosion.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Sump slightly corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 86,531 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both nearside tyres slightly perished.

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Long parking brake travel.

Minor underside corrosion.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Sump slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,680 miles

front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Oct 2008 78,680 miles

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

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

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

front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate

offside wiper blade starting to split at the ends

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 63,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,435 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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P709 CDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P709 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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What year was P709 CDG registered?

P709 CDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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