MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,383 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (3.5.1j)
Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (3.5.1j)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside metal pipe from back plate to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement butterfly bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread starting to crack (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside track rod end split pins rusted through
rear and front arms lower nearside and offside corroded
nearside and offside back plates rusty
nearside and offside bottom arms corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged on inside of tyre (4.1.E.1)
Rear bumper cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged on inside of tyre (4.1.E.1)
Rear bumper cracked
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
centre section of exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
centre section of exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R221 DDW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 R221 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 R221 DDW registered?
R221 DDW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 October 1997.
Is R221 DDW safe to buy?
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