MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil level low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside & offside rear brake back plates corroded (NOT considered excessive)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside rear trailing arm front support bush incorrectly fitted (still supporting)
Both offside & nearside rear brake drum back plates corroded
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear trailing arm front support bush incorrectly fitted (still supporting)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Both offside & nearside rear brake drum back plates corroded
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear trailing arm front support bush incorrectly fitted (still supporting)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear brake back plates corroding
power steering pump shaft seal weeping
wiper blades going hard
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear brake back plates corroding
power steering pump shaft seal weeping
wiper blades going hard
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R249 FWT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R249 FWT, 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 R249 FWT registered?
R249 FWT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R249 FWT safe to buy?
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