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R34 OAE

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,167 mi
Last recorded139,167 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 OAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,167 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 139,154 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 134,724 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 134,716 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,704 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 111,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edges.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 104,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,455 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 69,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,753 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 61,752 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R34 OAE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R34 OAE, 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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R34 OAE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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