MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,752 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
battrey light on
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
driver seat worn
exhaust corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
battrey light on
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
driver seat worn
exhaust corroded
Battary light staying on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
unable to see front pads
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
unable to see front pads
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battary light staying on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to the people having back plates fitted
unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & its joints due to them being encased in plastic
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
the offside rear quarter panel has damage no sharp edges visable
the plastic trim around the steering wheel coloumn is loose but not hindering the operation of stick controls
unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all 4 tyres are starting to crack on the inner sidedwalls no cord or ply visable at this time.
bonnet release mechanism inside the car is faulty but serviceable.
both rear tyres are cracked inside the tread wher it meets the outer walls no cord or ply visable at this time.
front reg plate deteriated but still readable.
rear reg plate faded but readable.
unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates being fitted.
slight crack front no, plate
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
slight crack front no, plate
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R218 FMA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R218 FMA, 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 R218 FMA registered?
R218 FMA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 November 1997.
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