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R490 BAH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,864 mi
Last recorded68,864 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 BAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,781 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 65,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All steel suspension components generally corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 63,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,333 miles

Boot spoiler damaged / insecure

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,599 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,599 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,663 miles

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

nsr, osr & osf tyres all showing age related wear

Fail 5 Aug 2010 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr, osr & osf tyres all showing age related wear

Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,034 miles

osr tyre sidewall perished / cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2008 50,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,600 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,626 miles

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

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

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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R490 BAH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R490 BAH, 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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R490 BAH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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