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R220 DDW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,291 mi
Last recorded196,291 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 DDW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 196,291 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 196,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 192,344 miles

o/s front indcator outer lens missing

tape on front bumber o/s

Pass 31 Aug 2012 181,995 miles

play in rear anti-roll bar d-bushes

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 167,938 miles

front indicators faded

slight oil leak from rocker cover

slight play in rear anti-roll bar d-bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 153,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 134,099 miles

front brake pads low!

Pass 19 Aug 2008 116,699 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Fail 21 Aug 2007 103,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 103,635 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 91,160 miles

Advise notes as test no 443843736231

Fail 21 Aug 2006 91,160 miles

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)

Rear fog light switch operating to meet MOT requirements but would recomend replacing as only operates on light touch.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 79,142 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R220 DDW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R220 DDW, 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 R220 DDW registered?

R220 DDW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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