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R654 LER

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,327 mi
Last recorded120,327 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 LER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2013 120,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 120,327 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 115,255 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 115,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 114,942 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 108,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch slipping

emmisions passed on second idle test co

front tyres rub inner wing when car is jacked (sugest smaller wheels and tyres)

nsr bumper has crack in it but no sharp edges

osr nsr brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 108,116 miles

clutch slipping

emmisions passed on second idle test co

front tyres rub inner wing when car is jacked (sugest smaller wheels and tyres)

nsr bumper has crack in it but no sharp edges

osr nsr brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,027 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 96,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,016 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 92,013 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,596 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 82,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,808 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,603 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 62,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,712 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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R654 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R654 LER, 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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R654 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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