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P831 BDD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,467 mi
Last recorded139,467 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 BDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 139,467 miles

Exhaust is in poor condition.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Oil on gearbox.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 139,467 miles

Exhaust is in poor condition.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil on gearbox.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 134,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 131,740 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 131,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 126,289 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 126,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 119,646 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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P831 BDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P831 BDD, 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 P831 BDD registered?

P831 BDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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