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P655 MBD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,114 mi
Last recorded63,114 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 MBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,114 miles

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

various suspension bushes cracked and worn

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,444 miles

f/brake pads low

f/wiper clearance reqs attn

Fail 15 Apr 2008 58,444 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

down pipe h/shield reqs a clip

f/brake pads low

f/wiper clearance reqs attn

Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,472 miles

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

battery corrosion

drivers window inop

n/s/f lower ball joint play

Fail 6 Mar 2007 54,468 miles

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

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

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

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

battery corrosion

drivers window inop

n/s/f lower ball joint - some play

Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,352 miles

LOOSENESS IN H/BRAKE CABLE † †O/S REAR TYRE LOW TREAD

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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P655 MBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol 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 P655 MBD, 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 P655 MBD registered?

P655 MBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P655 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P655 MBD 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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