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R373 KAD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,245 mi
Last recorded84,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 KAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 84,245 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,245 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,245 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,245 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,747 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 73,734 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,860 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 70,860 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,256 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,429 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 56,593 miles

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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R373 KAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R373 KAD, 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 R373 KAD registered?

R373 KAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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