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R114 TDG

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 TDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 147,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded filler cap mounting point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 141,864 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 141,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 134,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 134,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 124,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Oct 2013 124,696 miles

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

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

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

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,966 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 114,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 105,636 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 105,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,595 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 87,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 78,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,238 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 70,055 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 70,055 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 61,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,295 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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R114 TDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 R114 TDG, 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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R114 TDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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