MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear trailing arms upper stabilizer arms bushs are worn
nearside rear tyre is cracking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear trailing arms upper stabilizer arms bushs are worn
nearside rear tyre is cracking
cut in nearside front tyre side wall
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres are wearing on outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side rear lense cracked
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
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R388 BMA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R388 BMA, 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 R388 BMA registered?
R388 BMA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R388 BMA safe to buy?
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