MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R617 BMB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R617 BMB, 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 R617 BMB registered?
R617 BMB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 September 1997.
Is R617 BMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R617 BMB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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