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R376 CCY

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

187,907 mi
Last recorded187,907 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 CCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 187,907 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 187,898 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 185,603 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 185,594 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 179,075 miles

advise brake pipes

advise driversdoor mirror

advise exhaust hanger and front pipe heat sheld

advise oil leak

advise rear no plate

advise underbody and front xmember corroded

adviserear tail gate rams

Fail 25 Jan 2013 178,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise corroded underbody/ front xmember

advise drivers door mirror

advise exhaust hangers

advise n/s/hand brake cable

advise oil leak

advise rear tail gate rams weak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 173,289 miles

advise bad oil leak

advise brake pipes

advise n/s hand brake cable

advise n/s/r slightly draging on brake

Fail 23 Jan 2012 173,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

advise bad oil leak

advise brake pipes

advise n/s hand brake cable

advise n/s/r slightly draging on brake

Pass 21 Jan 2011 168,921 miles

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet cable not connected to pull

signs of brake fluid spillage around master cylinder and servo

tailgate dampers unservicable

Fail 19 Jan 2011 168,889 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet cable not connected to pull

signs of brake fluid spillage around master cylinder and servo

tailgate dampers unservicable

Pass 14 Dec 2009 160,726 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2009 160,703 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 150,589 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate poor condition

front wipers not as good as they could be

offside front head light stone chip not affecting the beam pattern

Pass 25 Oct 2007 141,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump very rusty

front number plate deteriorated

slight oil leak from gearbox seals

Fail 30 Oct 2006 129,362 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 129,362 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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R376 CCY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R376 CCY, 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 R376 CCY registered?

R376 CCY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R376 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R376 CCY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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