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R366 KKX

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

50,234 mi
Last recorded50,234 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 KKX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,234 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 50,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 50,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,772 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 49,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 49,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,524 miles

all coil spring surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,364 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 49,364 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread pattern

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread pattern

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread pattern

Fail 29 Aug 2017 49,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section (7.1.2)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Stalk (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Stalk (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread pattern

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread pattern

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread pattern

Fail 24 Aug 2017 49,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,543 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,183 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 16 Sep 2014 48,183 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,668 miles

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,039 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 47,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 46,106 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,106 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,516 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre cracking inside.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,570 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 33,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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R366 KKX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 R366 KKX, 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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R366 KKX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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