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P89 BDD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,105 mi
Last recorded97,105 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 BDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 97,105 miles

corrosion to coil springs

nearside rear seatbelt clasp plastic cover missing

oil leaks to engine/gearbox

Pass 4 Feb 2008 90,562 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 90,526 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nails in off side rear and e near side front tyres

Pass 7 Feb 2007 84,349 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 84,344 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 78,205 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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P89 BDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P89 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 P89 BDD registered?

P89 BDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P89 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P89 BDD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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