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R392 FHJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,020 mi
Last recorded196,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 FHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 196,020 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 192,991 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 192,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 189,167 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 184,972 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both offside and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated (cracking in between treads)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 180,719 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 180,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 175,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 170,916 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 166,470 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 161,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 154,538 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 154,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 142,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 128,695 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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R392 FHJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R392 FHJ, 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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R392 FHJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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