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R647 FSG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,516 mi
Last recorded67,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 FSG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 67,516 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 67,516 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose ferril corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,783 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 58,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 49,155 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 49,155 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 36,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,092 miles

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

rear brake pipes covered in underseal

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,329 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 24,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 14,991 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,599 miles

both front brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

tailgate damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,947 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 13,946 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,463 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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R647 FSG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R647 FSG, 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 R647 FSG registered?

R647 FSG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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