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R312 GUF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,146 mi
Last recorded152,146 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 GUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 152,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust knocking on anti roll bar.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 136,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system will need replacing shortly

Pass 5 Sep 2011 120,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

obstruction removed from drivers view

Pass 9 Sep 2010 108,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 100,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2008 92,891 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 86,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 2 Oct 2007 86,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

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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R312 GUF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R312 GUF, 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 R312 GUF registered?

R312 GUF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R312 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 GUF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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