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R216 KEG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,588 mi
Last recorded54,588 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 KEG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,588 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 54,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 54,280 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 54,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,016 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 53,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,051 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 52,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,462 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,085 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,081 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 47,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 46,006 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,006 miles

front number plate cracked

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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R216 KEG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R216 KEG, 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 R216 KEG registered?

R216 KEG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R216 KEG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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