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R107 TAV

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,444 mi
Last recorded121,444 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 TAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2012 121,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 113,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust mounts detoriated

Pass 30 Dec 2010 103,320 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 103,313 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 88,100 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 88,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,087 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,152 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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R107 TAV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 90,828 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 R107 TAV, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R107 TAV registered?

R107 TAV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R107 TAV shows 9 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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