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P816 DCE

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,699 mi
Last recorded113,699 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 DCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 113,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 111,788 miles

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 5 Feb 2014 108,834 miles

discs worn

exhaust rusty

sill covers

Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,121 miles

discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

sill covers

Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,524 miles

Oil leak

discs cworn

sill covers

Pass 7 Feb 2011 102,789 miles

sill covers

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 101,111 miles

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

Oil leak

sill covers

Pass 10 Feb 2009 98,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

tested in wet

Fail 28 Jan 2009 98,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

tested in wet

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,434 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 93,434 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 82,928 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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P816 DCE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P816 DCE, 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 P816 DCE registered?

P816 DCE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P816 DCE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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