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P781 CDG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

104,916 mi
Last recorded104,916 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 CDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

damaged front & rear bumpers

o/s/f tyre is worn on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,170 miles

1. rear brake pipes rusty 2. n/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 12 Oct 2011 100,170 miles

1. rear brake pipes rusty 2. n/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,515 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 95,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

1. slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint 2. o/s/f drop link dust cover split

Fail 3 Oct 2009 89,183 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 89,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 86,124 miles

Damage To Nearside Front Indicator, Wing & Bumper.

Emissions CO Level High @ 0.20% On Fast Idle.

Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

Front Number Plate Slightly Fractured. Front Wheel Trims Missing. Temperature Guage Not Working.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak @ Automatic Gearbox Area.

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2008 86,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seats Fitted To Nearside Rear & Offside Rear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions CO Level High @ 0.25% On Fast Idle.

Engine Oil Level Low(1Litre Added). Damage To Nearside Front Indicator, Wing & Bumper.

Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

Front Number Plate Slightly Fractured. Front Wheel Trims Missing. Temperature Guage Not Working.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak @ Automatic Gearbox Area.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,094 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 83,094 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 75,711 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 75,710 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P781 CDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P781 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 P781 CDG registered?

P781 CDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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