MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
off side rear tyre outer wall and outer edge cracking
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
off side rear tyre outer wall and outer edge cracking
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
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R158 ABM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R158 ABM, 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 R158 ABM registered?
R158 ABM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R158 ABM safe to buy?
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