MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,935 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel system component leaking at front near pipes and filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front number plate faded
Battery warning light on dash
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect sills
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Battery warning light on dash
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect sills
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all suspension components corroded all bushes worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to inspect outer sills
SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK / PERISH
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / RECENTLY BEEN UNDERSEALED
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK / PERISH
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / RECENTLY BEEN UNDERSEALED
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BEEN CLEANED / GREASED
DRIVERS OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN / TAPPED UP TO REPAIR / STILL WORKING / ADVISE TO RENEW
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD 185 / 65 / 14 H
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING VERY ADVANCED IN PLACES
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BEEN CLEANED / GREASED
DRIVERS OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN / TAPPED UP TO REPAIR / STILL WORKING / ADVISE TO RENEW
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD 185 / 65 / 14 H
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING VERY ADVANCED IN PLACES
FRONT BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION
UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FRONT BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION
UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
slight uneven wear to inner edge of both rear tyres
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
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R247 KEG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R247 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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R247 KEG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 December 1997.
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