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R674 BMX

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,598 mi
Last recorded112,598 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 BMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 112,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 112,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,244 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 108,215 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,520 miles

all fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 92,119 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 92,119 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

condition of front discs (slightly worn).

engine management light on ,on dash .

Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,196 miles

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

temporary repair to exhuast leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 72,505 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 72,505 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear number plate dull

Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,044 miles

blow on center of exhaust

play in n/s/r anti roll bar mount

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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R674 BMX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R674 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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R674 BMX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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