MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fanbelt Noisy
Hazard Switch Poor
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre Poor On Inner Edge
Oil Leak From Front Crank Seal
Oil Leak From Rear Crank Seal
Fanbelt Noisy
Hazard Switch Poor
Offside Rear Tyre Poor On Inner Edge
Oil Leak From Front Crank Seal
Oil Leak From Rear Crank Seal
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
advise # hand brake close to wear limit
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISE EXAUST PIPE VERY RUSTY AT JOINTS,BONNET PULL BROKEN.
ADVISE#REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO STAIN,N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE PIPERS STARTING TO RUST,SLIGHT WEAR N/S/ & O/S STEERING RACK.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
ADVISE#REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO STAIN,N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE PIPERS STARTING TO RUST,SLIGHT WEAR N/S/ & O/S STEERING RACK.
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R351 TFC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R351 TFC, 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 R351 TFC registered?
R351 TFC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R351 TFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R351 TFC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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