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R39 BAW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,014 mi
Last recorded91,014 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 BAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,583 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,796 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 74,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 68,809 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 62,325 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 62,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,911 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,096 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 29,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

passenger door mirror insecure but still servicable

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,912 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,178 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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R39 BAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R39 BAW, 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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R39 BAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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