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P991 CDG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,080 mi
Last recorded47,080 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 CDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,080 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,396 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,032 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 34,032 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,511 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 31,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,188 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 28,375 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2009 28,375 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,376 miles

SLIGHT PAS LEAK AROUND PUMP

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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P991 CDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P991 CDG, 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 P991 CDG registered?

P991 CDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P991 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P991 CDG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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