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R24 WFL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,657 mi
Last recorded108,657 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 WFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 108,657 miles

NSF cv boot weeping grease

centre exhaust poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2020 108,653 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

NSF cv boot weeping grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,345 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,297 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,882 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp full of water

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 100,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicator lamp full of water

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,044 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,288 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 96,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,679 miles

front brakes low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 91,212 miles

o/s/f suspension leg corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

slight bind on o/s/r brake

supply pipes to rear brake flexys corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,911 miles

bind on o/s/r brake

centre exhaust heavily corroded

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,469 miles

ADVISE - REAR SUPPLY PIPES TO REAR FLEXYS CORRODED

Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE - REAR SUPPLY PIPES TO REAR FLEXYS CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2009 80,312 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED, REAR SILENCER CORRODED AND BLOWING

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,024 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Advise o/s/r tyre worn uneavenly

Advise rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,438 miles

supply pipes to both rear flexys corroded

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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R24 WFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R24 WFL, 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 R24 WFL registered?

R24 WFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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