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R507 HDF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,808 mi
Last recorded73,808 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 HDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 73,808 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 73,808 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases third section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,104 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 71,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,323 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 68,323 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 66,082 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 66,082 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,902 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Front Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 64,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Front Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,208 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front bumper slight damage exposed edge not dangerous

Fail 2 Aug 2014 63,208 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front bumper slight damage exposed edge not dangerous

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front bumper slightly danaged

Fail 31 Jul 2013 61,465 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front bumper slightly danaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,361 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 58,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,978 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,590 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 50,910 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 50,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,988 miles

rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,348 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 44,348 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,203 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,162 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing screen

rear tyres perishing on sides

Pass 19 Jul 2005 34,579 miles

Fog light switch working intermitantly

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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R507 HDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R507 HDF, 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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R507 HDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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