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R454 DNH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,101 mi
Last recorded147,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 DNH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 147,101 miles

Engine is leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside area in several places (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 147,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread damaged (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine is leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside area in several places (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 138,109 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders /tread band areas.

front cross member is corroded under radiator.

offside front lower suspension arm is quite badly corroded.

offside rear wheel arch area corroding.

windscreen chiped in several places with in swept area less then 40mm at time of test.

windsreen has damage to an area less then 10mm circle within zone (A).

Fail 15 Jun 2015 138,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder / tread band areas.

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch areas.

Engine leaking oil.

Front brake pads are wearing thin.

Front cross member is corroded under radiater.

Offside front lower suspension arm is quite badly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,424 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake back plaets corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 129,422 miles

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 May 2013 123,782 miles

Front cross member is corroded.

Play in steering rack.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 123,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front cross member is corroded.

Play in steering rack.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 119,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

chips in windscreen but at the time of test drivers view to front was all ok

nearside and offside rear inner sills and chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,672 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner wall.

Fail 27 May 2011 115,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner wall.

Pass 12 May 2010 109,279 miles

2 areas of damage to windscreen both on near side and within limits at time of test.

all tyres look to be low on air pressure.

fuel tank to filler neck overflow pipe split and could leak if over filled but not leaking at time of test.

near side front tyre worn near to wear bars on inner edge

small amount of play in steering rack

Fail 12 May 2010 109,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

2 areas of damage to windscreen both on near side and within limits at time of test.

all tyres look to be low on air pressure.

fuel tank to filler neck overflow pipe split and could leak if over filled but not leaking at time of test.

near side front tyre worn near to wear bars on inner edge

small amount of play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2009 102,584 miles

near side rear brake pipe next to fuel tank corroded near to limit.

off side headlamp glass badly cracked(beam pattern ok).

windscreen badly chiped in 2 places in centre of screen(within limits at time of test).

Pass 19 May 2008 95,059 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 87,113 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 87,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

STONE CHIP DAMAGE TO LOWER CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN.

Pass 24 May 2006 78,596 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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R454 DNH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R454 DNH, 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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R454 DNH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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