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R622 OWP

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,107 mi
Last recorded153,107 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 OWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 153,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 149,043 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 144,675 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front no plate has water ingress

Pass 11 Feb 2013 138,326 miles

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

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

exhaust hanging brakett coroded off

Fail 7 Feb 2013 138,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust hanging brakett coroded off

Pass 21 Oct 2011 130,623 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 130,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 124,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch in car stiff

Fail 19 Oct 2010 124,156 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch in car stiff

Pass 12 Oct 2009 119,624 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 113,835 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 98,522 miles

some play in offside rear anti rollbar mounting bush

Fail 15 Feb 2007 98,447 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 28,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,045 miles

Offside 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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R622 OWP 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 R622 OWP, 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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R622 OWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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