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R569 LER

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 LER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2010 98,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine sump badly corroded and leaking oil

evidence of underbody corrosion in many places

Fail 30 Aug 2010 98,058 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine sump badly corroded and leaking oil

evidence of underbody corrosion in many places

Pass 1 Sep 2009 107,682 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 95,098 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipes are badly corroded at rear.

Nearsid inner cv coupling leaking gear oil(shaft seal?).

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sump excessivley corroded & leaking badly

Pass 28 Aug 2008 92,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

Fail 28 Aug 2008 92,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,434 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 89,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 85,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 82,046 miles

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

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)

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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R569 LER 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 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 R569 LER, 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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R569 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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