MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Handbrake has long travel before effective
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to open o/s/r door
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Handbrake has long travel before effective
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to open o/s/r door
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front tyres wearing edges
headlamp adjusters poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front tyres wearing edges
headlamp adjusters poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
child seat fitted n/s/r
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R448 ECA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R448 ECA, 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 R448 ECA registered?
R448 ECA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 August 1997.
Is R448 ECA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R448 ECA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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