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P815 CEB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,353 mi
Last recorded107,353 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 CEB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 107,353 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 107,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,850 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 10 Jun 2009 99,108 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 99,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 94,062 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 94,062 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,611 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 89,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 83,533 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 83,533 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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P815 CEB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P815 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 P815 CEB registered?

P815 CEB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P815 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P815 CEB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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