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P818 DCE

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,418 mi
Last recorded142,418 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 DCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 142,418 miles

front flange of cat very rusted

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

steering rack gaiters starting to crack

Pass 4 Jul 2015 138,959 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 138,959 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes rusting

rubber gaiter cracking on both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Jul 2014 135,913 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 135,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 132,755 miles

damage to passangers side rear wheel arch

engine oil leak from oil filter

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box small holes and rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2012 129,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s head lamp pattern just in spec

slight bind o/s/f brake

wall damaged n/s/f tyre/split/ no cords showing

Fail 1 Aug 2012 129,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level on min brake fluid level just over min

o/s head lamp pattern just in spec

slight bind o/s/f brake

water in o/s/f indicator lens

wall damaged n/s/f tyre/split/ no cords showing

Pass 10 May 2011 127,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

near side front head lamp pattern poor just in spec

near side rear wheel arch damaged rear exhaust clamp on box rusted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 120,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres excessively wearing uneven

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

water inside nearside front indicator lamp

Pass 7 Apr 2009 112,874 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres excessively wearing uneven

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

offside wiper blade starting to split

water inside nearside front indicator lamp

Pass 1 Apr 2008 107,633 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing uneven nearside excessively

both rear tyres cracking

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 10 Apr 2007 103,700 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 103,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 98,679 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 98,679 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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P818 DCE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P818 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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P818 DCE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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