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P809 CEB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,948 mi
Last recorded126,948 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 CEB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 126,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 123,273 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 123,273 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 119,006 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 115,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 111,884 miles

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

airbag light staying on

Fail 21 Apr 2008 111,877 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 4 Jun 2007 106,203 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 106,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear seat belt not checked child seat †front brake pads maybe low

Pass 6 Jun 2006 99,586 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 99,586 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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P809 CEB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P809 CEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P809 CEB registered?

P809 CEB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P809 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P809 CEB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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