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R127 RDC

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,678 mi
Last recorded125,678 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 RDC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 125,678 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f anti roll bar link grease covers split

Fail 13 Aug 2009 125,567 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f anti roll bar link grease covers split

Pass 1 Aug 2008 116,455 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT AND MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2008 116,455 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT AND MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 111,313 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 111,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

FRONT WINDSCREEN MARKED

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Pass 24 Aug 2006 100,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 100,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R127 RDC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R127 RDC, 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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R127 RDC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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