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R441 GPN

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,328 mi
Last recorded133,328 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 GPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2008 133,328 miles

advanced corrosion in offside rear brake pipe to hose

corrosion in rear brake pipes

damage to offside rear fog lamp lens

rear suspension trailing arm transverse tie bar bushes in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2008 133,328 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

advanced corrosion in offside rear brake pipe to hose

border line wear in both front brake discs (recommend new discs with new pads)

corrosion in rear brake pipes

damage to fog lamp lens

offside wiper blade in poor condition

rear suspension trailing arm transverse tie bar bushes in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2007 111,862 miles

BORDER LINE WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced wear/movement in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush to hub

slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

Fail 24 Sep 2007 111,862 miles

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

BORDER LINE WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced wear/movement in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush to hub

slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2006 84,667 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low on edges

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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R441 GPN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R441 GPN, 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 R441 GPN registered?

R441 GPN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R441 GPN safe to buy?

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