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R663 BMX

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,837 mi
Last recorded117,837 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 BMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 117,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear suspension components corroded however not yet to excess nor any defects found

Fail 5 Sep 2016 117,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear suspension components corroded however not yet to excess nor any defects found

Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,725 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished not yet to excess

windscreen cracked not yet in drivers view

Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 103,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 93,879 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,378 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished not to excess

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 89,375 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished not to excess

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,508 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP JUST MAINTAINS PATTERN AND INTENSITY

REAR SERVICE SHOWS SLIGHT FORCE FLUCTUATION

Fail 17 Dec 2011 81,508 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP JUST MAINTAINS PATTERN AND INTENSITY

REAR SERVICE SHOWS SLIGHT FORCE FLUCTUATION

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,291 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes have slight movement,not to excess at time of test.

from limited view front brake pad friction material apears low.

clutch pedal anty slip rubber missing.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,157 miles

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DETIORATE

Fail 16 Dec 2009 79,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DETIORATE

Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,381 miles

HAD TO TOP UP ENGINE OIL TO CARRY OUT CAT TEST 1L ENGINE OIL

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)

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

brake fluid boil piont 160

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,999 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate poor

srs light on.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,868 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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R663 BMX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R663 BMX, 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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R663 BMX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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