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R582 KGC

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,950 mi
Last recorded90,950 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 KGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,950 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 90,950 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,579 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 79,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust section getting very weak and blowing slightly near support hanger

Fail 6 Aug 2014 69,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust section getting very weak and blowing slightly near support hanger

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,879 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,239 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,882 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 10 Aug 2010 53,882 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,145 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 50,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,866 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,478 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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R582 KGC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R582 KGC, 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 R582 KGC registered?

R582 KGC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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