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P906 PBX

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,104 mi
Last recorded48,104 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 PBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 47,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 47,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,383 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 46,383 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 45,508 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 45,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,880 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,799 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 40,799 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,212 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 39,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 36,798 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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P906 PBX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P906 PBX, 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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P906 PBX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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