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R646 HFT

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,961 mi
Last recorded38,961 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 HFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,961 miles

Abnormal amount of surface/laminar corrosion to underside of vehicle. Protective coating flaking off brake pipes.Some corrosion of brake pipe ferrules. Splash guards corroded on rear brake backplates.

Despite extensive scraping and tapping during the test,apparently no excessive corrosion of prescribed areas or rigid brake pipes.

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 38,840 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Abnormal amount of surface/laminar corrosion to underside of vehicle. Protective coating flaking off brake pipes.Some corrosion of brake pipe ferrules. Splash guards corroded on rear brake backplates.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Despite extensive scraping and tapping during the test,apparently no excessive corrosion of prescribed areas or rigid brake pipes.

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,467 miles

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

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

Offside wiper blade rubber starting to split. Still clearing windscreen effectively.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,463 miles

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

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

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

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

Offside wiper blade rubber starting to split. Still clearing windscreen effectively.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,219 miles

Partial retest, see test number 220173947294 for advisory notice.

Fail 31 Aug 2007 32,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake pipes and brake hose ferrules at wheels slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,172 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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R646 HFT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R646 HFT, 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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R646 HFT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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