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R37 GCD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,322 mi
Last recorded142,322 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 GCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 142,322 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 142,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 140,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 138,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 135,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 132,081 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 124,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 118,050 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 114,361 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 114,361 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R37 GCD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R37 GCD, 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 R37 GCD registered?

R37 GCD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R37 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 GCD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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